Full Day Private Queenstown Photography Tour
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May 2026
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What you can expect
Queenstown is home to the world's most amazing scenery. Embark on a full day tour with Remarkable Imagery to the most iconic places and beyond, to locations only the locals know about. Capture the spectacular, the beautiful and the epic, for yourself - with the help of expert photography guides. Make the most of your time in Queenstown and capture images you are proud to show back home.
From Queenstown, choose from a range of itineraries to take you in different directions with varying unique environments, scenes and history. Itineraries are flexible, so tell us what you would like to capture and Remarkable Imagery will create a tour to suit your needs. Expert guides will show you how to get the best out of your digital camera with technical and creative advice to give you beautifully exposed and composed shots that will last a lifetime.
Tours operate with a maximum of 4 in a private group or have a one on one experience with a private individuals tour.
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown & local accommodation
- Visit iconic locations & special places only locals know about
- Choose from one of the itineraries or ask to tailor your trip
- Refreshments included - tea, coffee & cookies
- Possible Itineraries: __South of Queenstown, along Lake Wakatipu & the Nevis Range__ Make memorable stops at Lake Wakatipu's Windy Point Lookout, Jardine's Boulder Field, Wye Creek, and the thrilling Devil's Staircase. Explore Kingston's inviting lakefront, relish the nostalgia of the Flyer steam train and Old Fairlight station, and follow the serene Mataura River. Venture further by visiting the upper Matura River reaches and delving into the captivating Eyre Mountains backcountry. At the Nevis Range, capture vistas across Southland, document the rustic charm of the old Nevis ski hut, and photograph the unique alpine tussock environments with their striking rock tors. __North to Wanaka__ Head out of Queenstown to Wanaka over the Crown Range, visit the iconic Cardrona Hotel pub, Lake Wanaka and the most photographed tree out there - That Wanaka Tree. See the Motatapu Gorge, Glendhu Bay and the Matukituki River mouth. __East to Cromwell, vineyards, orchards & gold history__ Head east from Queenstown through the Gibbston Valley Vineyards, visit historic Arrowtown, Kawarau Gorge, Roaring Meg Waterfall, Old Cromwell Town, the surrounding vineyards, Bannockburn gold sluicings and historic gold mining sites. __West to Glenorchy & Paradise__ View Moke Lake, Sam Summer's Hut (1.5-2 hour walk), views of Pigeon island, old Glenorchy wharf, old paradise homestead, Dart River and the Rees river, the remnants of gold mining. __Skippers Canyon__ Visit Skippers Saddle for views across the Wakatipu Basin with the Remarkables and the lake in the distance. Enter the historic Skippers canyon road with its massive rock landforms, views of the spectacular road winding down the canyon and the Southern Alps. Zig zag up the Crown Range for amazing views and explore quaint old Arrowtown with its gold mining past and old Chinese market garden. Destinations, locations and photographic subjects vary with tour length, weather conditions and what you decide to focus on.
- Allow 9 hours
- 8.00am
- Pick up from your central Queenstown, Arrowtown or Frankton accommodation
- Operates daily all year
- Maximum group size of 4 for private tours
- Private one on one tours available
- Wear sturdy shoes & dress appropriately for weather
- Full day tours stop in local town for lunch, at your own expense
- Don't forget to bring your camera equipment!
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 24217
- This experience is supplied by Remarkable Imagery Photography Tours