NZ Southern Explorer Photo Tour, 21st – 27th September 2026 | Departs Queenstown
Capture the best of New Zealand’s Lower South Island — a region of breathtaking landscapes and iconic photography locations, from rugged fiords and windswept beaches to glacial lakes and towering alpine peaks.
Join our 7-day NZ Southern Explorer Photo Tour for an extraordinary variety of scenes perfect for capturing stunning images.
Begin in Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park, and journey out to Milford Sound — the jewel of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Explore its untouched wilderness on a cruise, where towering granite peaks and cascading waterfalls create one of the world’s most spectacular photographic landscapes.
Travel inland to Wanaka and Twizel, where golden tussock landscapes, alpine vistas, and glacial lakes create a dramatic backdrop for both daytime and astrophotography.
Conclude your adventure at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, photographing New Zealand’s highest peaks, pristine glacial lakes, and sweeping alpine scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Milford Sound & Fiordland – reflective alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, and moss-covered beech forests on one of the world’s great drives
- Wanaka & the West Coast – dramatic mountain ranges, mirror-like lake reflections, and the iconic lone tree of Central Otago
- Twizel & Aoraki/Mount Cook – turquoise glacial lakes, the Tasman and Hooker Valleys, and the towering peaks of the Southern Alps
With expert guidance from tutors Ken Wright and Glen Howey, this Lower South Island adventure combines world-class landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable photographic experiences — a must for photographers seeking the essence of New Zealand’s South Island.
Find out more here.