Tasmania’s North East is a landscape of striking contrasts, lush myrtle forests and mossy gullies give way to turquoise waters, white sands and dramatic granite headlands. Over four inspiring days, you’ll explore and photograph this remarkable region, capturing everything from the delicate details of the forest to the expansive beauty of wild coastlines.
You’ll develop techniques for shooting in diverse environments such as, mastering light in dense forests, refining your eye for long exposure compositions along the shore and creating images that tell the story of a landscape rich in variety and mood. Each day blends exploration and creativity, with time to slow down and connect with the places you photograph.
Your comfort and enjoyment is a priority to Tasmanian Photography Tours. From accommodation in your own suite with a super king sized bed at the Bay of Fires Apartments, Luxury Suite Accommodation and fresh, hearty Tasmanian meals to round out the experience.
This workshop is an invitation to discover the unique beauty of Tasmania’s North East, where ancient forests meet wild seas and comfort and relaxation make for an amazing experience.
Details
- Location - Bay of Fires, Freycinet, Blue Tier
- Date - Friday 6 November - Monday 9 November 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, 6 November 2026, with return on Monday afternoon, 9 November 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 beaches, slippery rainforest trails, unsealed paths, steps, and gentle inclines, and conditions may be cold and/or wet (weather and safety permitting)
Price $3650 Per Person
Your Instructors
Ben Wilkinson and Francois Fourie have been exploring Tasmania’s wild places for years.
From hiking through the Western Arthurs range, exploring old forest on the West Coast or remote Tarkine rivers, together they’ve photographed just 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
The Bay of Fires Apartments
Our home away from home for 3 nights, the Bay of Fires Apartments are a great central location and base for exploring this magical area of the North East Coast of Tasmania.
It’s location is perfect for us to explore the regions stunning forests and coastlines. After an adventure packed day, we come home to our luxury guest suites located in the main street of St Helens. Each suite has a super-king sized bed, beautiful linen, private ensuite and a small bar for that end of day wine and cheese session.
St.Helens is a beautiful bayside village, only a 10 minute drive to the beautiful Binalong Bay and Bay Of Fires area, with some of the most pristine white sand beaches in the world., also famous for the lichen-clad rocks, native to this area.
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 in manual mode
- Shooting on location, using the light and shadows
- Processing RAW files in Lightroom & Photoshop
- Anything else we can think of and help you with
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/sandy
- Warm clothing, it will be cold out there. This needs to be a warm jumper and pants, beanie, gloves and a good waterproof jacket
- Head Torch
Included / Not Included
Included
- Three nights accommodation in your own suite with a super king sized bed at the Bay of Fires Apartments, Luxury Suite Accommodation
- Three delicious meals per day – excluding breakfast on day 1 and dinner on Day 4
- Structured coaching and photography tuition from TWO expert local photographers who know the area 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
