Art by JLM
The Scenic Route (kākā) - fine art print
The Scenic Route (kākā) - fine art print
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Take the scenic route and go on the ride of your life with these crazy birds in their hot-air balloons. First up are the kākā parrots - dad and the kids - sailing into the unknown, closely followed by the boy racer and his girlfriend. Dawdling behind are the flamingos who take the time to admire the late afternoon sun in this deep valley.
Exhibited in: "Birds on a Wire" solo exhibition (April, 2018), "Visions of Zealandia" solo exhibition (Jun-Sep 2017), online Light-Space-Time Gallery solo exhibition (Sep, 2017).
This open-edition artwork comes from the Flights of Fancy series. Each fine-art print comes on archival heavyweight fine art paper (or canvas). Each print is hand-signed and editioned. Here in my online store, you can order this print in the following sizes. As it's an open edition, if you are interested in other formats or sizes, please get in touch.
- Small 20x20cm on fine-art paper (prior to 2025, 18x18cm)
- Medium 30x30cm on fine-art paper (prior to 2025, 28x28cm)
- Large 40x40cm on fine-art paper
- Large 50x50cm on fine-art paper or canvas
10% of proceeds go to Zealandia EcoSanctuary to support their conservation efforts.
Also known as the North Island kaka, Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis, bush parrot, brown parrot, kawkaw

Awesome to talk with Judi about the options of buying this as a tinyart piece. Delighted with results - framing, the print, the care and attention to detail. Judi is happy to discuss and show options of framing for each art piece. The idea that kaka are using ballons to fly is just so good! And thank you - the prints look awesome.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Chatting with customers about art is something that I love so much. So glad you love the TinyArt version of this print.
They look stunning in our house
Oh I am so delighted!!
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Shipping
Full shipping detailsOrders ship within 1–3 days via NZ Post tracked courier.
For extra-large prints or metal/canvas prints made by a specialist printer, allow up to two additional weeks before shipping.
If your order is time-sensitive, please contact me before purchasing.
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Returns & Refunds
Return detailsHappiness guaranteed!
If your order is lost or arrives damaged, it will be replaced or refunded.If it isn’t right for any reason, you may return it in pristine condition within 14 days.
All about fine-art prints
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Hand signed
Each fine-art print is hand-signed and editioned. Metal prints are hand-signed on the print digitally and printed onto the metal.
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Multiple sizes
Fine art prints usually come in multiple sizes - there's the perfect size for every wall! Sizes "medium" and above come with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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Archival printing
Each print is created to last a lifetime with archival inks on museum-grade fine-art paper.