lake pukaki

This photography tour will span over ten days and will take you to some of the most amazing locations in South Island of New Zealand. From snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps, lakes, waterfalls, river stream, to the coastline with too many highlights to list out. But what is guaranteed is that you will be presented with most amazing scenes during the trip!

We can reasonably expect clear skies during the specific date with long period of visibility for Milky Way. Unique star features include the Southern Cross and Magellanic Clouds, Satellite Galaxies to the Milky Way that are only visible in the southern hemisphere.

This is the trip for landscape photography lovers. We are landscapers ourselves thus we know exactly what you want from the trip. Not a mere sightseeing-snap shooting but 10 days of pure unadulterated landscape photography bliss!

 

Tour Highlights

• Ample time to explore and shoot many highlights of the South Island at the best time of the year (and day) (Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, Tasman Lake (Iceberg), Moeraki Boulders, Nugget Points, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Glenorchy, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Lindis Pass and more!)

• Basic shooting guide on location (composition, camera settings, etc)

• Exciting travel experience by campervan

• Experience the clearest night sky in South Island for stargazing

• Moderate weather conditions depending on season

• Post-processing tips during the tour at suitable interval and more comprehensive post-processing lessons after the trip

• Two package available : (i) 4 person and (ii) 9 person

 

Tour Features

Location
South Island, New Zealand

Transportation and Accommodation
Campervan with beds, kitchen n bath (self-sufficient). We will also check in to few powered campsites with facilities for bath and laundry.

Meals
Whole trip – Joint cooking task for 4 persons package, designated cook for 9 person package

Skill Level Required
Suitable for everyone who love landscape photography and admiring beautiful scenery. Special photography workshop available upon request(additional charges applied).

Fitness Level / Difficulty
Light trekking/hiking

Equipment/Clothing Required
· DSLR camera with lenses
· Tripod
· Filters
· Sturdy, Comfortable Walking Shoes
· Suitable clothing for all wet and dry weather conditions (windbreaker, down jacket, coat, thermal wear, etc)

 

Cost Breakdown

A. Ground cost :

Ground costs is inclusive of :

a- campervan rental + insurance

b- fuel (diesel)

c- diesel/milage tax

d- meals

e- campsite entry fee

f- driver

B. Not include :

a- flight to Christchurch International Airport

b- personal insurance

c- personal expenses for souvenirs, rides & cruises

 

Terms and Conditions

A. Booking

Booking is subject to our acceptance. We reserve the right to decline any booking that does not conform to our terms and conditions.

B. Requirements

∗ Minimum number of person required to start the trip is 4 persons.

* A booking fee is required to secure your seats.

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 

Campervan airport transfer pickup

Lake Tekapo

– Church of The Good Shepherd

– Mt. John observatory

– Lake Tekapo trails

– Sunset & Milky Way

Day 2

Lake Tekapo sunrise

Depart to Glentanner Park (Mount Cook National Park), with brief photo stops at

– Pukaki Lakeside

– Peter’s Lookout

Mount Cook National Park track to Hooker Valley

– Sunset @ Hooker Valley / Hooker Lake

– Milky Way at Glentanner Campsite / Aoraki

Day 3 

Sunrise at Tasman lake (Glacier view with crystal iceberg)

Depart to Moeraki, brief stop at

– Twizel Town

– Salmon Farm

Penguin watch & Sunset at Katiki Lighthouse

Day 4  

Sunrise at Moeraki Boulders

Depart to Caitlins, brief stops at Dunedin Town

Seal watch & sunset at Nuggets Point Lighthouse

Day 5  

Sunrise at Nuggets Point

Depart to waterfalls :

– Purakanui Falls

– MacLean Falls

Depart to Te Anau

– brief stops at Te Anau

Sunset at Te Anau Downs

Freedom camping and milky way at Lake Gunn DOC

Day 6  

Sunrise at Lake Gunn

Depart to Milford Sound, photo stops at :

– Monkey Creek

– Pop’s Lookout

– Falls Creek

Milford Sound walking tracks or cruise (optional)

Sunset & milky way at Milford Sound

Day 7 

Sunrise at Milford Sound

Depart to Glenorchy, photo stops at :

– Mirror Lake

– Eglington Valley

– Te Anau

Sunset at Glenorchy pier / willow rows

Freedom camp at Kinloch DOC campsites

Day 8  

Sunrise at Glenorchy (Willow Trees)

Depart to Queenstown

Coronets Peak

Queenstown sightseeing/shopping/free & easy

Sunset at Queenstown Gondola

Depart to Wanaka

Day 9

Sunrise at Lake Wanaka Lonely Tree (Roys Bay)

Depart to Christchurch via Lindis Pass

Day 10 

Sunrise at Port Hill

Photo tour at Akaroa

Return campervan, airport transfer

Tour Reservation/Inquiry

To reserve a slot or if you have any further inquiry, drop me an email at fakruljamil@gmail.com.