NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPEDITION
0 3 - 1 5 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 DAY 1 CHRISTCHURCH
Arrive in Christchurch and take the afternoon to relax and overcome travel fatigue.. DAY 2 ARTHUR'S PASS
Depart with your guides for Arthur's pass. Absorb the authentic high country experience before setting off to Castle Hill 'Kura Tawhiti'. This imposing array of limestone boulders, reminiscent of an old, run-down stone castle, provides photographic opportunities at every turn. Overnight in a cozy high country lodge after a first day of photography.
DAYS 3 & 4 KAHURANGI
Travel north to isolated Kahurangi National Park. Photograph lagoons, tannin-coloured rivers, limestone arches, and the spectacular hidden basin surrounded by the lush native rainforest Return to your accommodation well after sunset, where you will be welcomed back with a sumptuous traditional roast dinner. DAY 5 WEST COAST
Travel south along New Zealand's remote and rugged West Coast. Set out for photography in the late light at the magical Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, where columns of water shoot skyward from rocks that resemble giant stacks of hotcakes. Dinner will be served in a cozy typical New Zealand tavern.
DAY 5 & 6 GLACIER COUNTRY
Photograph the sunrise over the Pancake Rocks before departing further South into Glacier Country. We will overnight in the town of Fox Glacier. This glacier descends from the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest just 300 metres above sea level and offers amazing scenery. The afternoon will be spent photographing the area or taking a hike towards the Glacier. This beautiful photographic location includes the stunning reflective vistas of Lake Matherson. DAY 7 WANAKA
Travers the mighty Southern Alps via the Haast pass and its many grand waterfalls and onwards to Wanaka. Spend time discovering all that this region has to offer, including iconic Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's fourth largest lake. You will also visit the beautiful shores of Glendhu Bay and Mt Aspiring National Park, a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and spectacular river valleys. DAYS 8 & 9 MT COOK Capture the famous 'lone tree' at Lake Wanaka, photograph the layered landscape of the Lindis Pass, before driving through the picturesque Tussock grasslands of the McKenzie country. The final part of the road rests along the edge of the opaque turquoise coloured Lake Pukaki. The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park includes the highest peak in Australasia: Mount Cook. A variety of walking trails begin in or near Mount Cook Village – most take only a couple of hours and lead to magical photographic locations. DAYS 10 & 11 WAKATIPU Depart from Mt Cook for the iconic Wakatipu region and the Queenstown- Glenorchy road, rated one of the most scenic drives in the world. This road follows the edge of Lake Wakatipu, providing breathtaking vistas of snow capped mountains and DAY 12 MILFORD SOUND lake views. Capture scenery often used in international movies Early morning you will fly by helicopter to the peak of Mt Alfred for a such as The Lord of the Rings, Narnia and more. Your guides will sunrise shoot. The 360' views over Mt Aspiring National Park, the take you to Paradise, Diamond Lake, the Dart Valley, Rees River Dart valley and beautiful Lake Wakatipu are incredible. After and many more beautiful locations. sunrise fly to Milford Sound with stunning views of Fiordland National Park. In Milford board a cruise ship to experience the Sound at sea- level. Photograph cascading waterfalls amongst a towering landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the shores before flying back over the Humboldt ranges to Glenorchy. The afternoon is at your leisure, to digest the Milford adventure. In the evening we will have a group dinner before our final sunset shoot DAY 13 QUEENSTOWN on the shores of lake Wakatipu. Depart for Queenstown for onward travel or stay on for a few days to digest this incredible adventure. THE DETAILS
COST: NZ$8,850 per person for November 2019
WHAT'S INCLUDED: • Road transfers in comfortable spacious van •12 nights accommodation • Professional photographic and nature guiding • Helicopter excursion to Milford Sound (+boat cruises) • Meals & drinking water during daytime • Guiding fees • National Park and concession fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED: • Flights to and from New Zealand • First night in Christchurch, • Drinks • Travel & medical insurance • Tips & curios BOOK NOW
Once we have received your confirmation email you will receive a deposit invoice with payment details. A detailed travel itinerary as well as a tour preparation manual will be emailed to you shortly after your deposit has been received. Our team will assist you with your flights, and any other pre or post arrangements required.
"You would be hard pressed to find a better photographic guide of the South Island. Dean's local experience provided us with an experience we will never forget. We were taken to off-road parts of the country and stayed in some very unique accommodation.The effort put in to make sure we captured the heart and essence of New Zealand was second to none. We were up at sunrise, out at sunset, utilizing our time on this trip as every photographer wants to do."
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