About this tour
A 3-day photography workshop based in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain, designed for photographers of any skill level. You'll shoot two sunrises and sunsets at Dove Lake, photograph Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife park, and explore rainforest rivers and waterfalls. The itinerary includes rustic mountain structures like Waldheim Chalet and a lakeside boat shed, with a professional photographer leading the group and transport provided from your accommodation.
Highlights
- Two sunrises and two sunsets at Dove Lake
- Close-range Tasmanian Devil photography at Devils@Cradle park
- Waldheim Chalet and Dove Lake boat shed as subjects
- Myrtle and king billy rainforest rivers and waterfalls
- Optional night photography session at Dove Lake
- Professional photographer guide throughout the workshop
- Optional Liffey Falls included en route
- All meals, accommodation and transport included
What to expect
The workshop collects you from your hotel and transports you to Cradle Mountain National Park. Over three days, you'll be guided to key photography locations at optimal light, including lakeside vantage points for sunrise and sunset shoots. You'll spend time in the rainforest photographing water features, visit the wildlife park to photograph Tasmanian Devils, and shoot the park's heritage structures. A night photography session may run if conditions permit. You'll return to your accommodation each evening for dinner.
Breakfast and lunch are provided daily, along with a buffet dinner. The group travels by private vehicle between locations, minimising dead time. Your professional guide will help position you for shots and discuss technique throughout.
What travellers say
- Two golden hours daily at iconic Dove Lake location
- Professional guide offers real-time technical and compositional feedback
- Wildlife photography opportunity rarely accessible independently
- All logistical complexity handled — transport, meals, park entry included
- Optional night session adds technical skill-building variety
- Rainforest terrain walking may challenge those with poor cardiovascular health
- Weather-dependent conditions; no schedule flexibility if light disappoints
- Group size and guide-to-photographer ratio not specified in listing
- Early sunrise shoots require strict punctuality; not suited to late risers
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits photographers who want structured access to Tasmania's key natural and wildlife subjects without arranging logistics alone. You don't need advanced camera skills — the guide works with all levels. The itinerary involves walking to photography spots, sometimes over uneven terrain in ancient rainforest; cardiovascular fitness helps, though it's graded for a range of abilities. You'll shoot in all weather, so bring waterproof gear and warm layers. The workshop runs year-round, meaning variable light, temperature and crowd levels. Dietary requirements can be accommodated if flagged at booking. Alcoholic drinks aren't included but are available to purchase. Group size isn't specified, so confirm if small-group feel is important to you.
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