After selling out in record time in 2026, Fungi and Fagus returns in 2027! Over three days and two nights, immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Mt Field National Park during the peak of Tasmania’s famed fungi and fagus season. With Mt Field Retreats fully booked exclusively for our group, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of comfort, creativity, and connection.
From the golden hues of Australia’s only deciduous beech (fagus) glowing on alpine ridges to forest floors alive with extraordinary fungi. Mt Field sets the stage for an unforgettable photography journey. Sunrise and sunset shoots among the fagus, daytime macro and focus-stacking sessions in lush rainforest and hands-on editing workshops ensure you capture this spectacular season at its very best.
Guiding you through it all are Tasmania’s leading fungi and landscape photography experts Tim Grimsey & Francois Fourie - each bringing years of experience, local knowledge, and creative insight. With two instructors dedicated to support small groups of six, you will receive loads of one on one time to support your learning.
Take new cabins at Mt Field Retreats, add incredible food, a welcoming group of like-minded photographers and the magic of Mt Field National Park and you have the ultimate fungi and fagus photography adventure.
Details
- Location - Mt Field National Park
- Date - Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May 2027
- 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, 30 April and returns on Sunday afternoon, 2 May at roughly 4:00pm - 4:30pm
- 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 $500 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)
Spots are strictly limited—cabins will fill fast so get in quick and BOOK NOW.
Twin share discounts for couples, groups or friends are available and welcomed upon request
Price - $3,250 per person including GST
Your Instructors
Your guides for this unforgettable experience are two of Tasmania’s most passionate and skilled photographers.
Tim Grimsey @timfromtasmania is Tasmania’s leading fungi photographer, known for his remarkable eye in uncovering and capturing the hidden beauty of the forest floor. His field knowledge and creative techniques make him the perfect guide into the world of fungi.
Francois Fourie @ffourie is a seasoned Tasmanian photographer whose adventurous spirit has taken him to some of the wildest corners of the state. He’s known for his ability to combine storytelling and technical precision to create truly striking imagery.
Together, the TPT team offers the perfect balance of expertise, guidance, and local knowledge—helping you grow your skills while capturing the beauty of Mt Field at its very best.
Your Accommodation - Mt Field Retreat
Situated on the doorstep of stunning Mt Field National Park, Mt Field Retreat is the perfect location for you to immerse yourself in nature during this amazing photography experience.
Boasting 12 stunning self contained pods that are well appointed, comfortable and ooze personality. The one bedroom pods feature a king bed (can be split twin) in each bedroom, sofa bed in the lounge, a kitchenette with stove top and dishwasher and bathroom with shower that is inspiring on its own.
Landscaped with endemic tree ferns (including Geoffrey, the 14ft tall fern). Spot a platypus in the Tyenna River, see the endangered eastern quolls or eastern barred bandicoots scuttle through the undergrowth and be amazed as the white-bellied sea eagle soar above you.
What You Will Learn
Our fungi workshops will teach you:
- Methods and habits for successful fungi finding
- Various approaches to photographing small subjects with the gear that you have as well as dedicated macro equipment
- Macro and close up photography specific camera settings, and how they may differ from other photography styles
- Demystifying focus stack capturing and post processing
- Making the most of your mushie with composition and lighting (both natural and artificial)
Our fagus workshops will teach you:
- How to locate and identify fagus stands within Mt Field National Park
- Techniques for capturing the golden autumn glow of Tasmania’s only deciduous tree
- Landscape and intimate detail approaches to shooting fagus in changing light
- Creative use of composition, colour, and perspective to make your images stand out
- Post-processing tips to enhance the rich colours and textures of fagus leaves
What You Will Need
- A DSLR or Mirrorless camera
- Fully charged camera battery (and spares if you have them)
- Memory card(s)
- Lenses – If you need advice we will guide you
- Tripod – a must
- Remote release – if you have one
- Circular polariser – if you have one
- Speedlight – if you have one
- Good footwear
- Sturdy, warm clothing
Included / Not Included
Included
- Two nights in your own cabin at the newly developed Mt Field Retreats
- Three meals per day – excluding breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 3
- Structured coaching and photography tuition from expert local photographers who know the area and region well
- Editing sessions
- Private transfers 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
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