COAST TO COAST 2019

SPRING 6 DAY TOUR

HOKITIKA, FOX GLACIER, PUNAKAIKI, ST ARNAUD, KAIKOURA 

Dates: Sunday 29 September - Friday 4 October 2019

Duration: 6 days, 5 nights

Price: $3,300NZD

OVERVIEW

Brand new to 2019 is a spectacular tour taking you on an adventure from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean and with the awe-inspiring Southern Alps in between.  We’ll take in iconic spots such as the world famous reflections of Aoraki-Mt Cook in Lake Matheson, the incredible limestone formations of Paparoa National Park, and visit Kaikoura where the mountains meet the sea.  We’ll also have an incredible flight over world heritage area glaciers and marvel at the incredible sea life on a whale watch boat cruise. 

Rach and Daniel will be there to help you in every way possible to further your photography and advance in the direction you want to.  We’ll share our knowledge and expertise with you as individuals and at a pace that suits you. We want to make the most of our time with you and ensure you’re 100% satisfied with the progression you make.

KEY DETAILS

Date: Sunday 29 September – Friday 4 October 2019 (6 days, 5 nights)

Price: $3,300 NZD ($500NZD non-refundable deposit required upon booking; payment can be made via bank deposit or Paypal. 10% discount available for both you and a friend if you book together or are a returning customer)

Group Size: Maximum 10 participants and two tutors (this tour will be run by Rach Stewart and Daniel Murray only)

Locations: Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Punakaiki, St Arnaud, Kaikoura. Workshop starts in Hokitika and finishes in Kaikoura. (Christchurch airport pick up/drop off available as extra).
Skill Level: Suitable for photographers of all skill levels
Fitness Level / Difficulty: A moderate level of fitness is required.  Our longest walk will be around Lake Matheson (4km on easy gradient)

LOCATIONS

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Locations we aim to visit include:

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• Hokitika Gorge, Hokitika Beach and surrounds

• Scenic Flight over Westland and Aoraki-Mt Cook National Parks, including Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier

• Lake Matheson

• Punakaiki, Pancake Rocks, Motukeikei Beach

• Lake Rotoiti St Arnaud - Nelson Lakes National Park

• Kaikoura and surrounds

• Boat cruise with Whale Watch Kaikoura

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​Please note that the weather and light conditions play a big part in creating those images that really stand out. Although we have an itinerary set in place, we love to chase the light and the best conditions, and need to adapt to create the best photography experience for you. Being winter, we may also need to adapt the walks if there’s too much snow and ice about!.  As much as we will try stick to the itinerary and visit all the above locations, there may be occasions when change is needed.  This is all part of the adventure!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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• Personalised and professional photography tuition and guidance from Rach Stewart and  Daniel Murray, who know all the best photography locations

• 5 nights’ accommodation Beachfront Hotel Hokitika (single-share), Heartland Hotel Glacier Country (twin-share), Punakaiki Resort (twin-share), Nelson Lakes Motel (twin-share separate bedrooms), and Kaikoura Gateway Motel (twin-share separate bedrooms).

• Transport for the duration of the tour

• Spectacular scenic flight over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, and Aoraki-Mt Cook (weather dependent)

• Guided whale watch boat cruise tour (weather dependent)

• Use of the latest camera gear and filters from our supporting partners

• Free goody bag and exclusive offers on photography gear 

• In-tour photography competitions with incredible prizes up for grabs from our supporting partners

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, and how they all work together to create amazing images

• Using your camera in manual mode

• Correctly exposing an image (dynamic range, understanding light including the use of filters in achieving balance)

• How to compose a shot (including main focal point, framing, foreground and depth of field)

• Long exposures and working in low light

• Astro and night time photography

• Overview of post-processing (Lightroom and Photoshop) 

• Using tripods, filters, remote shutters and other accessories

• Social media strategy

• Generating income from photography.

WHAT YOU NEED

• dSLR or equivalent camera and related lenses

• Preferably a tripod

• If you have neutral density filters, please bring them along

• Remote shutter release or equivalent if you have one

• Plenty of memory cards

• Laptop with Lightroom or Photoshop loaded (optional and only if you have one), hard drive for backing up photos

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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

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• Meals

• Transport to and from the start and end of the tour (optional airport transfers as noted above)

• Personal gear, effects and insurances

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Please read our Terms and Conditions 

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