Arthur’s Lake Photography Tours

July 26 - 28

Learn how to shoot in manual modes and master composition with your digital camera. Discover the art and technical settings on your camera. Bring your laptop with Lightroom & Photoshop to tackle some advanced editing techniques.

Experience Level: Intermediate - Advanced

3 min - 6 maximum led by Alfonso Calero - photographer, tutor and guide.

Book Now

Pricing

  • AUD$1099 (Twin Share)

  • AUD $1299 (Single room)

  • Some Shared Bathroom

  • Payment by Bank Transfer or credit card (+1.9%)

    Price includes

    • Local transport (optional) Self Drive

    • All 3 Star Accommodation (Cabin Style)

    • All Tuition (6 hours per day), photography, tour-guiding & driving.

    • 2 hours post trip final edit reviews (zoom)

      NOT included:

      • Flights and Hotel Transfers

      • All Meals

      • Travel Insurance

Arthur’s Lake Sunrise

3 Day Arthurs Lake Photography Tour

Day 1 - Meet & Greet Launceston City 09:am -1pm Explore the wonderful city architecture and Cataract Gorge & beyond. UNESCO Gastronomic City which makes it the perfect place to have a few meals and a drink or two. After lunch a 1.5 hour leisurely drive to Arthurs lake. Arthurs Lake is located in the central highlands of Tasmania, Australia.

Arthur’s Lake Dawn

Day 2 & 3 - Sunrise at Arthurs Lake is located in the central highlands of Tasmania, Australia. The man-made lake has a submerged forest that gives the area an unusual, haunting beauty, especially during the early morning mist or sunset.

Astrophotography Arthur's Lake

Minimalist Photography

The submerged forest serves as both a reminder of the area’s past and as an example of how human interventions can reshape the natural world. These dead trees, although no longer alive, create an almost surreal atmosphere, with the water reflecting their gnarled trunks and branches. It’s a stark contrast between the power of nature and the engineering required to harness it.

Arthurs Lake

Why visit

Not many Australians and Tasmanians know about this magical place.

Arthurs Lake is a man-made reservoir created in the 1920s for hydroelectricity generation. The Arthurs Lake Hydro Project is a fascinating example of large-scale engineering and its environmental impact.

The Lake Lodge

Our Cosy Cabin

The creation of the reservoir and power station involved flooding the valley, submerging forests and turning what was once a thriving woodland into a unique and eerie landscape. The sight of those dead trees along the shoreline gives the lake an unusual, haunting beauty, especially during the early morning mist or sunset.

The Drowned Forest

Minimalist Photography - Aurora Australis

Whats Needed:

  • DSLR or mirrorless digital camera

  • Wide angle lens 18-24 & 24-70 mm range.

  • Sturdy Tripod

  • Dependable Portable External Drive

  • Laptop and power supply

  • Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop

  • ND Variable Filter 10 stops

  • Up to 20 kg luggage and appropriate clothing

  • Moderate Level of Fitness is required with around 10,000-15,000 steps a day (2-3hrs) and uneven surfaces

Slow Shutter Photography - 10 stop filter long exposure

Daily Schedule:

Sun and Moon Times - July 26-28, 2026

  • Sunrise: 7:25 am

  • Sunset: 5:10 pm

  • Daylight: 9 hours and 45 minutes

  • Moonrise: July 26 falls between a New Moon (July 14) and the following New Moon (August 13).

The sun in Tasmania at this time of year reaches its highest point (solar noon) at approximately 12:17 pm

Editing Workshop DAY 2: After Breakfast (2 hours) & After Lunch (2 hours)

Slow Shutter Photography - 10 stop filter long exposure

Group Shot