• Queenstown - Begin your half-day tour with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation. The journey starts with a visit to a high vantage point above Queenstown, offering a spectacular overview of the city, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkables Range. This is an opportunity for the guide to learn about your interests and photography skills. Together, you’ll discuss destination options based on your preferences, as well as the day’s lighting and weather conditions.

From there, you can choose from four directions:

West towards Glenorchy for breathtaking views of alpine lakes, mountains, and waterfalls.

East to explore the gold mining heritage in Arrowtown, vineyards in Gibbston Valley, and the rugged Kawarau Gorge.

North to ascend towards Coronet Peak and delve into Skippers Canyon, discovering gold history amidst rugged alpine landscapes.

Or head south along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, skirting the base of the Remarkables Range for stunning mountain and lake vistas, waterfalls, and steam transport heritage.

• Queenstown - Hensman Road Lookout - Offers wide-angle panoramas, early light on the peaks, and ideal for establishing shots.
• Lake Wakatipu - Wilson Bay - Features gentle shoreline curves, reflections, and foreground interest. Autumn foliage adds warmth, while summer provides crisp blues and greens.
• Lake Wakatipu - Bob’s Cove - Showcases native beech forest, mossy textures, and a short hike to a breathtaking viewpoint. Perfect for intimate forest scenes, layered landscapes, and macro photography. Misty mornings in spring/autumn and vibrant greens in summer.
• Lake Wakatipu - Lake Face Creek Waterfall - A secluded waterfall framed by native bush, ideal for capturing water motion with ND filters and a moody forest ambiance. Best flow in spring and after rain, with winter adding icy textures and contrast.
• Lake Wakatipu - Meiklejohns Bay & Old Paradise Wharf - Features a weathered wharf, driftwood beach, and a dramatic backdrop of Lake Wakatipu and Mt. Nichola. Afternoon light in summer creates golden rim lighting, while winter offers stark drama.
• Lake Wakatipu - Bennett’s Bluff Lookout - Known for its iconic roadside vistas with sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Humboldt Mountains.
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Twelve Mile Delta - Offers forest trails, lake access, and cinematic history as a LOTR filming location.
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Mt. Creighton Scenic Reserve - Features mossy beech forest with quiet trails and rich undergrowth.
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Scenic Farm Vistas - Displays rolling paddocks, rustic fences, and grazing sheep, perfect for storytelling and pastoral scenes.
• Glenorchy - Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway - Includes boardwalks, mirror-like reflections, and birdlife with a Mt. Earnslaw backdrop.
• Glenorchy - Little Paradise (between Wilson Bay and Glenorchy) - Offers quirky, artistic gardens and lakefront views with a whimsical touch.
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Sugarloaf Reserve - Provides elevated views and native bush with fewer crowds.

• Private tour for small-groups or individuals
• Flexible itinerary
• Local photographer guide
• Advice on creative composition and using your camera
• Comfortable 4WD
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Light refreshments
• Bottled water

• Lunch
• Camera (Nikon D5100, available to rent)
• SD Card (available for purchase)

Explore New Zealand’s South Island through your camera on a private half-day photography tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Guided by a local landscape photographer, this exclusive experience takes you to stunning waterfalls, lush forests, and iconic lake views — with personalized guidance tailored to your style and the season’s lighting. Ideal for photographers of all skill levels.

Seize the opportunity to capture one of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This private half-day photo tour, designed for you or your private group, will lead you to the iconic spots featured in brochures as well as hidden gems known only to locals, allowing you to explore and photograph the beauty and grandeur firsthand.

This tour is crafted for photography enthusiasts and includes bonus take-home guides on camera usage and composing stunning photos.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.