Description
New Zealand is one of the most picturesque countries in the world and Queenstown has to be the jewel in the crown, arguably one of the most scenic locations within New Zealand. Queenstown Photography Tours showcases this beauty by delivering enjoyable photography tours catering to all abilities. Whether you're a happy snapper or a seasoned professional Queenstown Photography Tours can accommodate you. You'll be introduced to the incredible vistas that encapsulate the Wakatipu Basin and learn about the area whilst discovering how to capture a great snap. You don't even need a camera of your own as Queenstown Photography Tours can supply one for you and teach you how to use it. Choose from one of the following tour options.
Skippers Canyon - 4 hours
Skippers Canyon is a majestic historic gorge stretching 22km and is located just out of Queenstown. It is accessed via the same road that Coronet Peak ski field is on and has the Shotover River running through it, one of New Zealand's richest gold-bearing rivers. The Skippers Canyon photography tour is the most popular tour with a vast number of subjects to capture. This tour has it all with picturesque mountain vistas, waterfalls and spectacular macro photography. With so much on offer we guarantee you'll capture magnificent shots on this tour.
Glenorchy - Rees or Paradise Valley - 4 Hours
The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy, alongside Lake Wakatipu, is one of the most scenic drives one can do in New Zealand if not the world! On this picturesque journey we stop at various points along the way to get some great snaps before reaching the quaint town of Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Capture a shot of the famous Glenorchy Boatshed and stunning lakefront area before venturing up either the spectacular Rees Valley or Paradise Valley. Here you will have the opportunity to play with filters and explore slower shutter speeds to capture running water.
Wakatipu Basin - 4 hours
The Wakatiup Basin is a fabulous 4 hour tour that showcases the best sights in and around Queenstown. Travel to Bennetts Bluff on Glenrochy Rd, Windy Point lookout up Remarkables skifield access road, Crown Range lookout and beautiful Arrowtown. This tour is ideal for the beginner photographer wanting to capture an array of subject matter whilst experiencing some of the most popular lookout points in Queenstown at the same time. Enjoy the luxury of ongoing tuition to ensure you get the most from your images.
Nevis Valley - 8 hours
The Nevis Valley spans across both Otago and Southland unfolding south of Kingston at the foot of Lake Wakatipu and boasts a deep valley flanked on the west by the Hector Mountains and The Remarkables, and on the east side by Garvie Mountains, Old Woman range and Carrick Range. These mountain vistas combined with mining structures and miners' huts deserted from the gold mining days are a photographers mecca, the valley is abundant with photo opportunities. Learn to use filters on this tour to capture the perfect image, especially when the weather is slightly unfavourable. The Nevis Valley is a staff favourite.
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from your Queenstown accommodation
- Travel in comfortable & safe 4WD's
- Full day or half day scenic photography tour
- Basic tuition on hand at all times
- Canon DSLR camera equipment available for hire at no extra cost
- All tours include a hot drink & biscuits
- 8 hour Nevis Valley tour includes lunch
Duration
- Allow 4.5 hours for the 4 hour tours
- Allow 8.5 hours for the 8 hour Nevis Valley tour
Departures
- 8.30am & 1.30pm
- 8.30am only for the Nevis Valley 8 hour tour
- Operates daily all year except for the Nevis Valley tour which operates Nov-Jun only
Other Information
- Maximum group size of 4 people for the half day tours
- Please contact us if you wish to book more than 1 person on the Nevis Valley full day tour as it's cheaper ($250 for the 2nd person & $200 for the 3rd person)
- Wear sturdy shoes & dress appropriately for weather
- If you need an SD memory card we can supply one for $20
- Nevis Valley tour only operates November to June because the road is closed during winter
- All tours include a hot drink & biscuits
- Canon DSLR camera equipment available for hire at no extra cost
- You do not have to be an experienced photographer to go on these tours
