This winter photography retreat invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in the still beauty of Tasmania’s Central Highlands. Set at the renowned Thousand Lakes Wilderness Lodge, the experience combines connection with nature, creativity, and nurturing comfort.
Surrounded by tranquil lakes, cider gum forests, waterfalls and rugged wilderness, you’ll learn to capture the subtle magic of winter light, the moods of the landscape, and the quiet details often overlooked in daily life.
After your outdoor adventures, retreat to the warmth and charm of the lodge. Savour hearty, nourishing two course breakfasts to start your day, and enjoy delicious two-course dinners that are part of the experience. The food on this tour will blow you away!
Evenings may take us beneath star-filled skies, listening for nocturnal wildlife and, if fortune smiles, glimpsing the Aurora. The lodge itself is a highlight: extremely comfortable, cozy, and inviting, offering the perfect sanctuary for rest, reflection, and creative growth.
This retreat blends wellness, photography, food, and community—an opportunity to pause, breathe, and leave feeling renewed, inspired, and deeply connected to both nature and yourself. This tour is our most exclusive and luxurious offering, designed to return you home with a refreshed and renewed lease on life.
Details
- Location - Central Highlands, Tasmania
- Date - Friday 10 July - Monday 13 July 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, 10 July 2026, with return on Monday afternoon, 13 July 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 $3950 per person
Meet Your Instructors
Ben Wilkinson @Wilkography and Francois Fourie @ffourie have been exploring and capturing Tasmania’s wild places for years.
From hiking through the Western Arthurs range, wandering througfh old forests on the West Coast or remote Tarkine rivers, together they’ve photographed quite a few of Tasmania’s wonders!
After so many adventures, they’ve developed an easy flow as a team, making time with them feel more like heading out with a couple of mates for a great day of photography. Between them, there’s always plenty of knowledge, encouragement and laughs along the way.
Ultimately, when you’re with us, you’ll have a lot of fun and go home with great images.
Your Accommodation - Thousand Lakes Wilderness Lodge
Following an impressive refurbishment from former Antarctic Training Facility – “Bernacchi Lodge” – to premium alpine accommodation in 2016, Thousand Lakes Lodge is not just a haven from the elements, it’s an essential addition to your Tasmanian photography adventure.
As a fully off-the-grid experience, there is no Wi-Fi and limited phone coverage, the Lodge is a truly remarkable place to switch off from the world and perfect for a Winter Photography Retreat.
Step outside and be immersed in the remote wilderness environment. Whether it is to photograph the many alpine tarns or to simply soak up the pristine air and wide-open spaces, this place will awaken the soul.
Relax, slow-down, recharge and relish the peace and serenity of this natural alpine plateau.
Room Features:
- Ensuite bathroom
- Gas heating
- Opening windows with flyscreens
- Single, twin or king bedding configuration
What You Will Learn
- How to capture light and create mood in your images
- Composition will be a huge focus, learn how to tell a story with your photography.
- If landscapes, frosty mornings, and abundance of local wildlife and alpine flora are your thing, you’re in for a treat
- Equipment used for landscape photography
- 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 DSLR or Mirrorless camera
- Fully charged camera batteries
- Memory card(s)
- Lenses – If you need advice we will guide you
- Tripod – sometimes, but mostly not
- Good footwear – walking boots preferably as it will be wet and muddy
- Warm clothing, it will be cold out there. This needs to be a warm jumper and pants, beanie, gloves and a good waterproof jacket just in case
- Head Torch
Included / Not Included
Included
- 3 Nights accommodation at the four star Thousand Lakes Lodge
- 3 amazing meals per day – excluding breakfast day 1 and dinner day 4
- Structured coaching and photography tuition
- Private transfers in a luxury rated van to & from the collection point in Hobart
- A Government registered and licensed operator – This is important!
- All park passes & associated permit costs
- An amazing experience with a great group of like minded people
Not Included
- Travel to the collection point in Hobart
- Beverages
- Travel & medical insurance
