Experience the raw, dramatic beauty of Bruny Island, where rugged coastlines meet windswept beaches and moss-draped forests. Over three unforgettable days, this immersive photography tour will take you from towering cliffs and moody shores to the golden sands of windswept beaches glowing in shifting light. Each location offers new opportunities to capture the colours, textures and moods that make Bruny Island so remarkable.
Guided by two local photography experts, you’ll chase the light at sunrise and sunset, wander through intimate forest trails, and explore the dynamic interplay of sea, sky, and rock. Highlights include photographing the historic Bruny Island Lighthouse, the sweeping views from The Neck, the wild expanse of Cloudy Bay, and the natural rock arch at Mars Bluff. Along the way, you may encounter Bruny’s famed albino wallabies and will have time to slow down in its lush temperate forests.
As night falls, the adventure continues with astro sessions from our accommodation, offering the chance to capture the Milky Way, star trails, and even the Aurora Australis if conditions are right. With personalised guidance in composition, light and creative technique, this tour is designed for photographers who want to translate Bruny Island’s breathtaking landscapes into images they’ll never forget.
Details
- Location - Bruny Island, Tasmania
- Date - Friday 15 May - Sunday 17 May 2026
- All inclusive of accommodation, delicious meals and comfortable transport in our luxury rated van
- Tuition - TWO local expert photographers
- Sleeping Arrangements - One room per person. Twin share available upon request
- Departure & Return - The tour departs from and returns to the Old Woolstore Hotel, located at 11/1 Macquarie Street, Hobart City. Departure is scheduled for Friday morning, 15 May 2026, with return on Sunday afternoon, 17 May 2026
- For those travelling to Hobart we can help you with a 10% discount at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel which is the collection point on day one. Simply use TASPHOTO on the Old Woolstore's website at checkout
- Payment Terms - A $1000 AUD deposit is required to secure your booking. Once received, we will email you an invoice for the full tour amount. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 60 days before the tour’s start date. By booking you acknowledge and accept our Terms and Conditions
- Fitness / Mobility Requirements - This workshop involves a low to moderate level of fitness. Participants should be comfortable with short walks to shooting locations, including walking by head torch before sunrise or after dark. Some locations are accessed via slippery rainforest trails, unsealed paths, steps, and gentle inclines, and conditions may be cold and/or wet (weather and safety permitting)
Price $2950 per person
Your Instructors - Ben Wilkinson & Deni Cupit
Between Ben’s knowledge of Tasmania’s wild landscapes and Deni’s sharp eye for detail, participants will be guided by two expert photographers who know how to get the best from a scene and from their clients.
But it’s not all serious tripod time. Deni’s quick wit and sense of humour keep spirits high, while Ben’s down-to-earth style makes learning feel relaxed and approachable.
Together, they create an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable to ask questions, try new techniques and have a laugh along the way. Whether you’re waiting for the perfect light, chasing a sunset, or staying up late under the stars, time spent with Ben and Deni will be as enjoyable as it is educational.
Your Accommodation - 'The Lodge'
Set amongst 860 acres of pristine bushland in remote South Bruny is The Lodge, a rustic timber chalet on the hill above Oyster Cove on Mickey’s Bay. The Lodge offers a unique experience on Bruny Island; it combines spectacular native bushland with comfortable, well-equipped accommodation
This character-filled timber cottage has five bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 24, with four bathrooms, five toilets and a commercial kitchen. There is a well-appointed bar and games room, with a central cast iron fireplace for winter and the option to roll back the walls to take in the magnificent scenery.
A timber deck is wrapped around the building, there are two barbecues positioned in front of the house and an outdoor fireplace for us to relax and talk all things photography at the end of an amazing day.
What You Will Learn
- Composition will be a huge focus, learn how to tell a story with your photography
- Understand the difference between ‘Capturing an Image’ and ‘Taking a Photograph’
- How to capture light and create mood in your images
- ICM – Intentional Camera Movement
- HDR – High Dynamic Range
- Long exposure techniques
- Focus Stacking
- Camera settings and techniques used for landscape photography.
- Shooting on location, using the light and shadows
- Processing RAW files in Lightroom & Photoshop
What You Will Need
- A camera
- Fully charged camera batteries.
- Memory card(s)
- Lenses – If you need advice we will guide you
- Tripod – sometimes, but mostly not.
- Good footwear
- Warm jacket and clothing for wet/moody weather – fingers crossed!
- Head Torch
- Snacks and drinks
Included / Not Included
Included
- Two nights accommodation at ‘The Lodge’ on Bruny Island
- Three meals per day except breakfast day 1 and dinner day 3
- Structured coaching and photography tuition from TWO local expert photographers
- Private transfers to and from Bruny Island departing Hobart
- A Government registered and licensed operator – This is important!
- All park passes & associated permit cost
An amazing experience with a great group of like minded people
Not Included
- Travel costs including flights to the collection point in Hobart
- Beverages
- Travel Insurance
- Medical Insurance
