2027 - NZ Winter Landscape Photo Tour [1]

2027 - NZ Winter Landscape Photo Tour [1]
NZD $7,495.00
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Location: Canterbury

EXPERIENCE

Join Glen Howey and Ken Wright on an exclusive winter 4WD adventure. This photography tour offers an incredible opportunity to New Zealand’s High Country and the Southern Alps at the height of their winter beauty. Timing provides the most spectacular conditions for winter landscape photography; you’ll capture the mighty snow-covered peaks and misty mornings beside frosty lakes. 

Starting in Queenstown we journey to the Mackenzie Country, where we will photograph around Twizel and Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. We will explore the remote valleys by 4WD, which offers some fantastic winter photography opportunities and the breathtaking majesty of the mountains. We continue to the serene Ashburton Lakes, home to some of the most awe-inspiring winter landscapes. This area features mountain views, alpine lakes, beautiful rivers, and elegantly placed trees. We’ll stay three nights at a lodge on a high-country station for a unique experience immersed in the landscape. 


HIGHLIGHTS

  • The snow-covered Southern Alps
  • Frosty & misty morning shoots
  • Remote winter 4WD trips
  • Stay at High Country Lodge

QUEENSTOWN - CHRISTCHURCH

  • Mt Cook
  • Mackenzie Country
  • Ashburton Lakes


ITINERARY

Day 1-3: Twizel - Mackenzie Country - Mt Cook
Tour Starts: Queenstown

Monday, 9th August 2027: After early morning hotel pickups in Queenstown, we’ll travel over the picturesque Lindis Pass, taking in sweeping tussock valleys, snow-dusted peaks, and crisp winter landscapes — an inspiring scene for photography.

In the heart of Mackenzie Country, we’ll stay for three nights in Twizel, the perfect base for exploring and photographing New Zealand’s highest peaks and breathtaking glacial lakes. This charming town provides access to a diverse tapestry of landscapes, from snow-laden mountains to vibrant turquoise lakes and serene, reflective waters.

We’ll venture into the surrounding mountains and remote high-country landscapes, capturing the spectacular winter scenery the region is famous for. We’ll explore the best locations within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, including the Tasman Valley, the Hooker Valley, and the striking peaks and alpine lakes of the Southern Alps. Photographic opportunities abound—from the glacial turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki to the towering mountains and pristine alpine lakes that define this iconic region.

Day 5-6: Ashburton Lakes

For three nights, we’ll stay in a remote lodge on a high-country station—an ideal base for exploring these pristine winter landscapes. This remarkable region is defined by serene lakes set within a vast basin framed by the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers, both fed by the central Southern Alps. Much of it is protected as part of the Hakatere Conservation Park.

Each sunrise brings the possibility of crisp, frosty mornings and lakes edged with delicate ice—perfect conditions for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the high country. We’ll also visit an iconic location featured in the Lord of the Rings films.

Throughout our stay, we’ll photograph some of the region’s most spectacular lakes. At sunset, we’ll head to Lake Heron for stunning views toward Mt Sugarloaf, and we’ll spend time at Lakes Clearwater and Camp—two of the most photogenic lakes in the Ashburton region.

Day 7: Arthurs Pass

On our journey back to Christchurch, we will travel through Arthurs Pass, stopping to photograph its dramatic mountain landscapes.

Tour Finishes: Christchurch
Sunday, 15th August 2027: We will arrive at Christchurch 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.


PRICE INCLUDES