SOUTHERN COLOURS 2019

AUTUMN 7 DAY TOUR

AORAKI-MT COOK, LAKE TEKAPO, MACKENZIE COUNTRY, WANAKA, MILFORD SOUND, ARROWTOWN, QUEENSTOWN, GLENORCHY

Dates: Sunday 28 April - Saturday 4 May 2019

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

Price: $3,700NZD

OVERVIEW

Join us on an epic adventure and our biggest tour as we spend 7 days exploring the mountains, lakes, forests and fiords of New Zealand's South Island during the most vibrant season of the year.  We’ll guide you through some of most iconic autumn photography spots the South Island has to offer, including soaring high above the Southern Alps, landing on a glacier, and exploring the glacially carved Milford Sound via boat.

Rach, Lee 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 28 April - Saturday 4 May 2019, 7 days 6 nights

Price: $3,700 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 three tutors

Locations: Aoraki-Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Country, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Glenorchy. Workshop starts in Mount Cook and finishes in Queenstown (CHRISTCHURCH airport pick up and QUEENSTOWN airport 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 to Hooker Lake (10km return on easy gradient)

LOCATIONS

Locations we aim to visit include:

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• The Hooker Valley Track, including Mueller Lake, Hooker Lake, and Tasman Lake

• Scenic Flight over Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park and glacier landing (weather dependent)

• Lake Pukaki and Peter’s Lookout

• Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

• Twizel, Lake Ruataniwha and Lindis Pass

• The Wanaka Tree, Glendhu Bay and exploring the beautiful surrounds of Lake Wanaka.

• The road from Queenstown to Milford Sound, including Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Marian Cascades, Homer Tunnel, Cleddau Valley, and Milford Sound foreshore

• Boat cruise through Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea

• The Crown Range, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, and Kawarau Gorge

• Bennett's Bluff,  Meiklejohns Bay, and Glenorchy and Moke Lake

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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. 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!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

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

• 6 nights’ accommodation at Mt Cook Lodge & Motels (twin-share separate bedrooms), The Edgewater Lake Wanaka  (twin-share separate bedrooms), Milford Sound Lodge (twin-share),  Bella Vista Motel (twin share) and Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown (twin-share). 

• Transport for the duration of the tour

• Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park scenic flight and glacier landing (weather dependent)

• 90-minute nature cruise on Milford Sound (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

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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• 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

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• 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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