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.
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Hi Fakrul, i follow you on flickr and saw the post for this trip, i always wanted to visit New Zealand(Middle Earth), and would love to take shots of the amazing land and sky, i live in Jordan so the trip is a lot longer and of course cost more, so to be able to figure the cost and schedule, can you provide info about which airports will be used and when is the time for the airport pickup and return.
Hi Mahmoud! Thank you for following my Flickr. You should join us and I guaranteed you wont regret it! The meeting point will be at Christchurch International Airport and the time for airport pick up is on the 15th April 2015, 08:00AM (local time). Return will be on 24th April at the same airport and drop off time is around 04:00PM (local time).
Should you have more questions feel free to ask!
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