About this tour
A nine-hour guided photography tour through Tasmania's lush forests, departing Hobart. You'll shoot Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls and rainforest canopy in Mount Field National Park, then drive south to the towering old-growth eucalypts of Styx Valley. A professional photographer leads you through long exposure, macro and manual camera techniques, with printed technical notes and lunch included. Minimum two participants; can be booked privately by reserving two spots.
Highlights
- Photograph cascading waterfalls in Mount Field National Park
- Shoot ancient giant trees in Styx Valley of the Giants
- Learn long exposure, macro and manual camera settings
- Guided by professional photographer with printed notes
- Hotel pickup and lunch included in nine-hour outing
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at your Hobart hotel before heading into the national park. The morning focuses on the two main waterfalls—Russell and Horseshoe—where you'll practise long exposure techniques to blur water movement. The rainforest setting offers macro opportunities among ferns and undergrowth. After lunch, the drive to Styx Valley shifts focus to landscape work among the massive old-growth trees. Your guide demonstrates manual settings for varying light conditions and provides written guidance you can reference later. This isn't a rushed sightseeing loop; it's structured around photographic stops with time to compose shots and adjust settings.
Good to know
Bring a camera capable of manual mode; phone cameras won't cut it for the technical work covered. Wear sturdy waterproof footwear—forest paths are wet and muddy year-round. A tripod helps with long exposure shots. Advise dietary needs at booking. Two-person minimum applies unless the tour date is already confirmed to run.
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