NEWZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND 14 DAY ASTRO/LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP TBC
🌍 Workshop Overview: South Island Photography Odyssey (2027)
Duration: 14 Days Season: March–May Focus: Astrophotography & Landscape Photography Group Size: Ideal for 6–12 participants
INSTRUCTORS X 2
SIMON WALDRAM & TRISTIAN MCDONALD
🗺️ Journey Highlights
Embark on a curated visual expedition across New Zealand’s South Island, exploring iconic landscapes and pristine dark-sky locations. The itinerary flows through lakes, valleys, coastlines, and alpine passes — each chosen to balance accessibility with creative potential.
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Queenstown & Glenorchy: Lakeside serenity and starry scenes in Paradise Valley
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Moke Lake & Skippers Canyon: Reflections and dramatic canyon vistas
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Aoraki / Mt. Cook & Tekapo: Southern Alps under the Milky Way
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Moeraki & Nugget Point: Coastal compositions and lighthouse silhouettes
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Catlins & Fiordland: Waterfalls, forest textures, and twilight shores
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Wanaka & Hawea: Iconic trees, autumn colors, and final portfolio reflections
🔭 Night Photography Focus
This workshop is designed to elevate astro technique and creativity:
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Star trails, galactic arcs, light-painted foregrounds
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Iconic dark-sky spots: Mt. Cook, Tekapo, Moeraki, Fiordland
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Milky Way shoot planning via tools like PhotoPills & Stellarium