Cradle Mountain 5 Day Photography Workshop
$3750 per person (single/private room every night)
$6600 per twin share room (available only to friends/couples booking & traveling together)
Includes:
- four nights accommodation at Cradle Mountain Hotel
- all transport (starting & finishing Hobart)
- National Park entry in our private vehicle
- Tasmanian Devil park entry
- all meals for the duration of the trip.
Post processing session included if poor weather precludes one of our outdoor sessions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Hobart for Cradle Mt Highlights: Afternoon exploring the ancient landscapes at Cradle Mountain – including our first sunset and hopefully night-sky shoot at Dove Lake.
Day 2: Full day on the rainforest and waterfall trails at Cradle Mt Highlights: Sunrise and sunset at Dove Lake; short walks in the rainforest and a visit to Waldheim.
Day 3: Tarkine Rainforest side trip to Philosopher Falls Highlights: Stunning day out amongst sublime rainforest in Tasmania’s Tarkine. Sunset at Dove Lake.
Day 4: Another full day shooting at Cradle Mt including Devils@Cradle to shoot the Tasmanian Devil. Post processing tutorial. Sunset at Dove Lake.
Day 5: Return to Hobart via Nelson Falls & Lake St Clair Highlights: Scenic day driving through the mountains of western Tasmania including shoots at Nelson Falls and Lake St Clair. Return to Hobart around 18:00.
What to Bring
- Camera, tripod and accessories. Don’t forget chargers and spare batteries/memory cards!
- Wet weather gear (for yourself and for your camera). Warm clothing and head-torch for the sunrise/sunset shoots.
- Comfortable hiking shoes (not sneakers).
- Water bottle/snacks for our sessions in the field.
- A full list of suggested items will be forwarded to you shortly before workshop commences.
Tour Notes
Sunset is approx 18:15 and sunrise is approx 6:00 during this workshop. We will spend at least one-two hours in the field for each of these shoots meaning it will be dark (and likely VERY cold) prior to sunrise/after sunset.
We will shoot sunrise two or three times depending on conditions and sunset everyday. We will do a night shoot as often as conditions allow, with no sunrise the following morning.
We will only undertake easy hiking, the main aim of the workshop being tuition and shooting time. Both Crater Falls and Philosopher Falls involve short hikes of approx 30 minutes each way. The Philosopher Falls track is very good, but likely to be wet and perhaps muddy in places. There is a steep set of stairs at the end. Nelson Falls is a very easy 10 minute walk (one way) on a very good (wheelchair accessible) track.
** Please take all care and responsibility for your own equipment while outdoors **
This region can present any type of weather at any time of year. Please check the Cradle Mountain weather forecast carefully before the tour departs and bring windproof and waterproof gear (jacket and pants), as well as lots of warm clothing including thermal layers and a down jacket. An umbrella can be a useful piece of equipment too, especially if you enjoy macro photography.
Driving Time
More Info & Bookings
Book using the online system at the top of the page (fees apply); or contact me to request an invoice and pay by bank transfer (no fees).
For further information or any general enquiries about this trip please contact me.