Focus on the Wild: 10-Day Tasmania Photography Tour

10 Days | 9 Nights

Tour Overview

Join acclaimed nature photographer Matt Cornish on an immersive journey through Tasmania’s most photogenic regions. Designed for photographers of all levels, this small-group experience combines expert guidance, carefully timed shoots, and access to diverse landscapes—from rugged coastlines and ancient rainforests to alpine wilderness and abundant wildlife, including Tasmanian devils and both Eastern and Spotted-tailed quolls (wildlife sightings are subject to conditions). With a strong focus on both in-field technique and creative development, this tour offers the time, space, and support to elevate your photography.

Key Highlights

• Travel with renowned nature photographer Matt Cornish and Jodie Creek, a qualified wildlife biologist and teacher (20+ years’ experience), with hands-on guidance throughout
• Small group of just 6 guests for a highly personalised experience
• Photograph Tasmania’s most iconic locations, including Bruny Island, Mount Field National Park, and Cradle Mountain
• Exclusive access to Inala Nature Tours for endemic birdlife and wildlife photography
• Dedicated workshop and image review sessions in the Central Highlands
• Opportunities to photograph Tasmania’s unique wildlife, including wombats, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, and both quoll species
• Carefully paced itinerary designed around the best light and conditions for photography
• Optional night and astrophotography sessions in remote wilderness locations (weather dependent)

Day 1 – Hobart Arrival

Arrive in Hobart and settle into your centrally located hotel before meeting your fellow photographers. Enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner and briefing to kick off the journey ahead.

Day 2 – Bruny Island

Travel to Bruny Island, capturing sweeping coastal views, rugged landscapes, and iconic locations along the way. Stay at Bruny Island Escapes, perfectly positioned for wildlife encounters and golden light shooting opportunities.

Day 3 – Inala & Bruny Exploration

Spend the day at Inala Nature Tours, photographing Tasmania’s unique endemic birdlife and rich natural habitats. Return to Bruny Island Escapes for another evening surrounded by coastal wilderness.

Day 4 – Bruny to Mount Field

Return to the mainland and photograph expansive views from kunanyi / Mt Wellington before heading inland. Arrive at Mount Field Retreat, set on the edge of ancient forest and the gateway to Mount Field National Park.

Day 5 – Mount Field National Park

Immerse yourself in ancient rainforest, towering trees, and cascading waterfalls—ideal for long exposures and creative compositions. Spend a second night at Mount Field Retreat, allowing easy access to the park’s best locations.

Day 6 – Central Highlands

Head into Tasmania’s wild Central Highlands, where landscapes open into vast alpine plains. Settle into Thousand Lakes Lodge, a remote wilderness stay surrounded by unique highland scenery.

Day 7 – Central Highlands Workshop Day

A full day dedicated to refining your photography in this remote alpine environment. Continue your stay at Thousand Lakes Lodge, with time for workshops, wildlife encounters, and image review sessions.

Day 8 – Cradle Mountain

Travel to Cradle Mountain with scenic stops along the way before exploring this iconic alpine region. Check in to Cradle Mountain Hotel, nestled within the alpine landscape and close to key photography locations.

Day 9 – Cradle Mountain Exploration

Begin with a Dove Lake sunrise shoot before spending the day exploring the park’s most photogenic locations. Return to Cradle Mountain Hotel after a full day capturing wildlife and dramatic scenery.

Day 10 – Departure Day

Travel to Devonport with a final stop at the Tasmanian Arboretum for a chance to photograph platypus in the wild. The tour concludes in Devonport, with an optional return to Hobart.

• 9 nights accommodation across Hobart, Bruny Island, Mount Field, Central Highlands, and Cradle Mountain
• All ground transport throughout the tour in a private vehicle
• Return ferry transfers to Bruny Island
• Guided experience at Inala Nature Tours
• National park entry fees for all listed locations
• 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 9 dinners
• Photography guidance and mentoring throughout with Matt Cornish
• Dedicated photography workshops and image review sessions
• Wildlife viewing opportunities across multiple locations
• Small group touring (6 guests)