New Zealand - South Island 6 - 20 March 2019 - 2 spots left

New Zealand - South Island

6 - 20 March 2019 - 2 spots left.

New Zealand - Land of the Long White Cloud Hi Everyone, There is still time to climb on board and join me as we explore New Zealand's magnificent South Island for a jam packed photographic adventure with our spacious and luxurious Mercedes mini-bus. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your photography in an amazing location or a long time shooter wanting to enjoy the company of like minded people in stunning surroundings, this is for you. This really is the ''Best of New Zealand" south island photography tour. Check out some of the details below or go straight to the website for all the information -> HERE We start in Christchurch for our first get together and then we head west for a day of landscape photography with a little wildlife thrown in for good measure. We will travel through the picturesque Castle Hill rocks and up over Arthur's Pass to our accommodation in Greymouth. Along the way we will conduct a waterfall session explaining the techniques required to obtain amazing cascade and waterfall images. We also pass through a known habitat for the gorgeous Kea so you will need your bird lenses at the ready for our first wildlife session. The Devils Punch Bowl and Waimakariri River will provide more spectacular landscape opportunities. A terrific New Zealand welcome is in store for us at Greymouth as Trekabout regulars, Dayaram and Joanne, kindly host a welcome BBQ. Next we'll head south stopping at Lake Mahinapua to demonstrate the use of 'Big Stopper' neutral density filters to good effect, to remove ripples from the water to create a mirror-lake surface. The Whataroa River fed by blue glacier water will captivate you. Along the way you'll have the opportunity to take an optional helicopter flight south over the glaciers. As well as Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers you'll see many others that are to all intents and purposes, inaccessible other than by air. A stop at Okarito lagoon and a bird walk and then onto our accommodation at Franz Joseph Glacier. You'll take an easy hike through other worldly terrain to the base of Franz Joseph Glacier and Fox Glacier. The grandeur and scale of these massive flows of ice will astound you. Heading further south, we have a day of waterfalls and streams in store. Hidden gems just begging for your tripod and camera await along our route. We'll shoot Jimmy's Falls, Haast Falls, Fantail Falls and others. Then the famous Wanaka Tree. Sunset will be a special treat as we photograph the famous icon. For those who are keen we'll re-shoot the tree after dinner with the Milky Way as our backdrop. On our way to Queenstown you'll visit St Bathans to photograph the Blue lakes. We'll lunch at a wonderful old hotel in Omakau where there will ample time to photograph the old buildings and farm machinery. A day of rest (maybe) in Queenstown jet boating, chair lift or just relaxing. You will visit Arrowtown where you can wander and explore the Old Chinese Settlement. We'll take you out towards Glenorchy to access the many lookouts along the way. Scenic landscapes across the water abound and there are a few waterfalls along the way. Near Tea Gardens we'll stop for a bird session where Tui, tomtit and fantail can be found along the creek. You're in for a treat at Milford Sound for an amazing day on the water. The Mitre Peak boat will get up close and personal to seals along the way and if you’re game you can sit up front while the skipper noses in under one of the huge waterfalls. We'll mind your camera gear while you take your refreshing waterfall shower. An early start for a full day out to photograph Doubtful Sound. We are taken by boat across Lake Manapouri where we are met by a bus and taken to our cruise boat to explore Doubtful Sound. After Doubtful Sound we head south to overnight in Invercargill. Then there's The Catlins. This area abounds in magnificent scenery and yet more waterfalls. The Otago peninsula Albatross colony is a must see. You'll have the opportunity to photograph these magnificent birds as they soar on the coastal updrafts. We'll visit a colony where you'll have access to see some of the albatross nesting. As we head north we'll visit the Orokonui Ecosanctuary (great bird opportunities) before making our way to Moeraki. The Moeraki Boulders will be a landscape highlight of your New Zealand adventure. A sunset shoot will see these incredible structures at their best. A sunrise shoot at the Moeraki Boulders will be followed by a visit to photograph Yellow-eyed Penguins and seals. Next we'll head off to Lake Tekapo. You'll get the afternoon off to relax for some well earned R&R and then, after dinner, we'll head over to the Church of the Lost Shepherd. Here you can try your hand at some light painting with the stars as your back drop of this magnificent stone church. Please get in quick and book your spot today. For all the details and booking information click HERE to go to Trekabout website.