Cradle Mountain Winter Photography Workshop
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September 3-7, 2027
$4250 per person
Includes:
- four nights in your own twin-level King Room at Cradle Mountain Hotel
- all transport (starting & finishing Hobart)
- sunrise, sunset and astro photography sessions at Dove Lake
- National Park entry in our private vehicle
- Tasmanian Devil park entry
- all meals for the duration of the trip
- maximum 5 guests
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 Liffey Falls & Central Plateau Highlights: Scenic day driving up the Great Western Tiers and across the Central Plateau. Photo shoot at Liffey Falls. Return to Hobart around 17:00.
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 18:00 and sunrise is approx 6:30 during this Cradle Mountain Photography 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.
Aurora Australis – of course, the aurora cannot be guaranteed in advance. What this tour offers is 4 nights during new moon, so if weather remains clear, we have the chance to shoot the stars, milky way, and with some luck, the aurora.
We will only undertake easy/short 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.
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More Info & Bookings
Click here to complete a booking form and we will forward you a tax invoice for payment of your deposit.
For further information or any general enquiries about this trip please contact me.
