Day 1: Wanaka

Tour Starts – Queenstown

30th September 2025:  The tours start with a late afternoon pickup (3pm) from Queenstown We will then drive over the Crown Range to the charming mountain town of Wanaka.

We arrive in Wanaka in time to settle into our hotel and then head out for a sunset shoot around  picturesque Lake Wanaka. Wanaka is a photographer's paradise famed for its dramatic surrounding mountain ranges, stunning lake reflections and iconic lone tree.

Days 2-3: Twizel & Mt Cook

We’ll explore Twizel and the Mackenzie Country’s surrounding mountains and lakes. We will stay in Twizel for two nights as it’s the perfect base from which to take advantage of the spectacular surrounding locations of Aoraki National Park and the remote Mackenzie Country, which offer some amazing photography opportunities. We will venture deep within the mountains at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park to visit locations including alpine lakes, sweeping river vistas, and views of New Zealand’s highest peaks.

Days 4-5: Milford Sound & Te Anau

We journey out to Milford Sound, the jewel of Fiordland National Park and the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area, characterised by dramatic landscapes with towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls, brooding lakes and mossy beech forests. We arrive at Milford Sound to board our overnight boat and take to the water to capture the amazing landscapes from unique, alternative perspectives. After waking up on the boat for sunrise, we spend the day exploring some more locations along the Milford Road that we missed on the way in, arriving in Te Anau to finish the day with a walk along the tranquil shores of Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake, at the start of the Kepler Track. 

Fiordland Helicopter Flight – Optional Extra

For those seeking aerial views, a helicopter flight (at additional cost) offers spectacular perspectives of Fiordland National Park, with the chance to photograph the fiords and glacial lakes from above. This morning, take to the air with your camera on a breathtaking flight—soaring over some of the world’s most incredible wilderness landscapes and mountains, landing atop it all to capture the morning light filtering through Fiordland.

Days 6-8: The Catlins

We then head to the wild beauty of The Catlins Coast with sweeping views and abundant wildlife that make it an unforgettable location for photography; its pristine beaches provide the perfect setting for a dramatic sunset over the Southern Ocean. We explore the highlights of the coastline from Nugget Point; one of New Zealand’s most stunning coastal landmarks featuring a historic lighthouse perched above rocky inlets. Inland we will visit the tranquil waterfalls of the Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park which offer serene scenes surrounded by lush greenery.

Tour Finishes: Queenstown

Tuesday, 7th October 2025: After travelling back from the Catlins, the tour finishes in Queenstown. We will arrive at Queenstown airport at 3 pm in time for domestic flights departing from 4 pm. Please only book flights after 4 pm, or you will not make it to the airport on time. For international departures, please ensure you plan your flight departure allowing for the required check-in time requested by the airline.