New Zealand Photography Tour - 7 Days

7 Day South Island Photo Tour

Sept 11 - 17, 2026, 2027

Experience Level: All Levels Welcome

Fitness Level: Moderate

led by Alfonso Calero - photographer, tutor and guide. Pricing

  • AUD$4900 (Twin Share)

  • AUD$5900 (Single)

  • Some Shared Bathroom

  • Payment by Bank Transfer or Credit Card (+1.9% Fee)

  • Deposit $AUD1500 + full payment (6 months before)

    Min 3 - Max 6

Price includes

  • Local van transport long trips

  • All 3 Star Accommodation (6 nights)

  • 6 nights New Zealand

  • All sunrise and sunsets shoots (Weather Permitting) ~ 6am - 5:30pm

    NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights to New Zealand

  • Airport Transfers Queenstown Airport

  • Travel Insurance - Personal & Photo Gear

  • All Meals

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Sept 11 - 17, 2026, 2027

New Zealand Photography Tour

7 Days New Zealand (Milford Sound Fjordland National Park, Wanaka & Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park)

Day 1 - 3 Staying in Fjordland National Park Meet in the morning at Queenstown Airport (South Island) Drive to Te Anau Village lunch and then a leisurely one hour drive to our cabins half way to Milford Sound. We will be staying here for three nights with easy access to various key sites and walks in the Fjordland National Park. Weather permitting for astrophotography as well. Full Day Tour Milford Sound - Sunrise shoot, River Cruise and Sunset shoot of surrounding areas. Fjordland National Park Sunrise shoot surrounding areas, Breakfast and then drive to Twizel where we will be staying for three nights exploring the surrounding areas.

Day 1 - 3

Day 1 - 3

Day 1, 2 or 3

Day 1, 2 or 3

Day 1 - 3

Day 1 - 3

Day 1 - 3

Map Route

Day 4 - 7- Staying in Twizel and exploring Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park , Mackenzie Country & Lake Tekapo areas

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4,5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4,5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 4, 5 , 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Day 1, 2 & 3

Day 4, 5 & 6

Day 4, 5 or 6

Abstracts

Abstracts

Day 7 - Twizel drive to Queenstown Airport

We will learn:

  • Master Composition

  • Landscape Photography

  • Waterfall Photography

  • Astrophotography

  • Close Up Photography

  • Advanced Editing Techniques (i.e. Focus Stacking, Bracketing, Composite, Luminosity Masking, H.D.R. & Panorama Stitch)

My Favourite Travel Tripod

Points of Difference:

  • Very small group Max 6

  • Learn at your own pace one on one

  • Hand-picked BEST locations

  • Led by an experienced photographer/guide/tutor - Alfonso Calero

  • Truly authentic travel experience - a trip of lifetime!

Deposit and Cancellation Policy (per person)

  • A deposit of $AUD500 per person is required to secure booking

  • Cancellation More than 120 days before a trip: 100% refund

  • Cancellation Between 120 and 30 days: 50% refund

  • Cancellation Less than 30 days: 0% refund

  • Final payment is due 120 days before the workshop/trip starts.

Twizel Accomodation

Fjordland Cabin Accomodation

What to Bring: Photographic & General Gear

  • DSLR or Mirror-Less digital camera

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

  • Tripod & Cable Release

  • Dependable Portable External Drive

  • Laptop or ipad and power supply

  • Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop

  • ND Variable Filter 10 stops

  • Up to 20 kg luggage and appropriate warm clothing

  • Non Slip Ankle Hiking boots & full wet weather clothing (Pants, Jacket, Camera bag cover, boots)

  • Moderate Level of Fitness is required with around 10,000 - 15,000 steps a day (2-4hrs) and uneven surfaces.

Nisi Filters

Benro Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod

Summit Medium Camera Bag

Nisi Close Up Lens Kit

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