Lupins beside a New Zealand lake at sunset

Photography tours · 2027 · 2028

Photography tours, planned for the light.

Small-group journeys across Victoria, outback Australia, New Zealand and the Arctic, led by award-winning aerial and landscape photographer Dani Watson. Sunrise and sunset in the field, doors-off flights, and time to edit in between.

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  • 6Tours in 2027
  • 4Tours in 2028
  • 4–8Per group
  • All levelsTuition included
  • Groups of 4–8
  • 50+ hours of aerial work over Lake Eyre
  • Hasselblad Masters finalist
  • Released to the waitlist first

2027 tours

Six journeys for 2027.

Dates and pricing are released to the waitlist first. Every itinerary is timed for the best light and season, with field tuition and image review built in.

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  • April 2027Autumn avenue of trees in mist in the Macedon Ranges

    Victoria

    Macedon Ranges & Daylesford Autumn

    Avenues of honour, Japanese maples and misty lakes at the peak of autumn colour, based in Daylesford. Your guide grew up in the region.

    3 days, 2 nightsMax 8Itinerary →
  • June 2027Aerial view of salt patterns on Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

    South Australia

    Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre Aerial

    Four doors-off charter flights over the salt lake and the Painted Hills, two photographers per plane, based at William Creek.

    4 days, 3 nightsMax 4Itinerary →
  • July 2027Aerial abstract of turquoise water and sand banks in Shark Bay

    Western Australia

    Shark Bay Aerial

    Sunrise and sunset flights over the World Heritage bay's sand channels and colours, staying at RAC Monkey Mia Resort.

    4 days, 3 nightsMax 4Itinerary →
  • September 2027Rock stacks along the Great Ocean Road coastline at sunset

    Victoria

    Great Ocean Road Seascapes

    Limestone stacks, rainforest waterfalls and long-exposure seascapes between Lorne and Port Campbell.

    3 days, 2 nightsMax 8Register interest
  • November 2027Pink salt lake patterns in the Victorian Mallee

    Victoria

    Lake Tyrrell & the Mallee

    Salt lakes, pink water and star-filled skies. Drone, reflection and astrophotography in north-west Victoria.

    4 days, 3 nightsMax 6Register interest
  • Late November 2027Purple and pink lupins beside a New Zealand alpine lake

    New Zealand

    South Island Lupins

    Tekapo, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Milford Sound, Wanaka and the West Coast at lupin season. All-inclusive.

    12 days, 11 nightsMax 8Itinerary →

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Itineraries

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Three days photographing the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford at the peak of autumn colour: avenues of honour, Japanese maples, historic gardens and misty lakes.

  • 3 days2 nights
  • Max 8Photographers
  • EasyShort walks
  • MelbourneStart and finish

Why this tour

  1. Peak colour

    Timed for the second half of April, when the avenues and gardens usually turn.

  2. Local knowledge

    Your guide grew up here and knows which lane glows at 7am.

  3. Small group

    No more than eight photographers, so there is room at every tripod spot.

  4. Close to home

    Pick-up and drop-off in Melbourne CBD. No flights.

Day by day

  1. 01

    Day 1 · Mount Macedon

    Into the ranges

    10am pick-up in Melbourne CBD. Afternoon among autumn avenues and gardens, then check in to a boutique hotel in Daylesford.

    StayBoutique hotel, Daylesford
  2. 02

    Day 2 · Macedon & Daylesford

    Sunrise to sunset

    Sunrise at an iconic Macedon location, a day among Japanese maples and historic gardens, and sunset over Lake Daylesford. Evening image review.

    StayBoutique hotel, Daylesford
  3. 03

    Day 3 · Daylesford

    Lake Daylesford and home

    Sunrise over the lake and jetty, one more garden or village location, and back in Melbourne CBD by 7pm.

Itineraries may change with weather and conditions to put you in the best light.

Included

  • Two nights in a private room at a boutique Daylesford hotel
  • Transport from and back to Melbourne CBD
  • Tuition in the field, plus image review sessions

Not included

  • Travel to the Melbourne meeting point
  • Some meals
  • Travel insurance (required)
DepartureLengthGroupPriceStatus
April 20273 days, 2 nightsMax 8On releaseWaitlist openJoin the waitlist

Full itinerary, map and booking terms: view this tour on CapturEDU.

2028 tours

Looking further ahead.

Winter in the Arctic, autumn in Tasmania, the dry season in the Kimberley and summer in Iceland.

  • February 2028Red fishing cabins beside a fjord under snowy mountains in Norway

    Norway

    Lofoten

    Snow-covered peaks, red fishing cabins and the northern lights above the Arctic Circle.

    8 daysMax 8Register interest
  • April 2028A rainforest waterfall with moss-covered rocks

    Tasmania

    Tasmania Autumn

    Turning fagus, alpine lakes and rainforest in Tasmania's wild west and highlands.

    6 daysMax 8Register interest
  • June 2028Red earth and water patterns in Western Australia from the air

    Western Australia

    Kimberley & Karijini

    Gorges, red earth and aerial abstracts across Western Australia's north in the dry season.

    7 daysMax 6Register interest
  • July 2028Green aurora over a mountain lake in Iceland

    Iceland

    Iceland

    Waterfalls, black-sand beaches, glaciers and the long light of the Icelandic summer.

    10 daysMax 8Register interest

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Why travel with Dani

Planned for light. Taught with care.

The difference between a holiday with a camera and a photography tour is planning. Locations are timed for sunrise, sunset and season, and the teaching continues after the light goes.

  1. Small groups

    Four on aerial tours, eight on land. Room at every tripod spot.

  2. Planned for light

    Locations timed for sunrise, sunset and the best season.

  3. Real tuition

    Field teaching plus image review and editing sessions.

  4. Handled for you

    Accommodation, transfers, permits and charters arranged. Responsible, leave-no-trace travel.

  • Salt crust patterns on Lake Eyre from the air
  • The Wanaka tree at dawn
  • Sand patterns in Shark Bay from above
  • Ivy-covered stone church in autumn in the Macedon Ranges

Tour FAQ

Planning your tour.

Something else? Ask Dani.

When are the 2027 and 2028 photography tours?

The 2027 program runs from April (Macedon Ranges autumn) to late November (New Zealand lupin season). 2028 includes Lofoten in February, Tasmania in April, the Kimberley and Karijini in June and Iceland in July. Exact dates and prices are released to the waitlist first.

How big are the tour groups?

Aerial tours are limited to four photographers, two per plane. Land-based tours take no more than eight.

Do I need to be an experienced photographer?

No. Tours suit all levels. Tuition is adapted to each person, from camera settings through to advanced composition and editing.

What is included?

Tours include accommodation, tuition, image review sessions and the activities listed for each tour. Aerial tours include the charter flights. Flights to the starting point are usually not included.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes. Travel insurance is mandatory for every tour and must be in place at the time of booking.

Who leads the tours?

Dani Watson, an award-winning aerial and landscape photographer and educator with a Master of Arts in Photography from RMIT University, AIPP and RPS membership and Hasselblad Masters finalist recognition. Tours are run through CapturEDU, Dani’s photography education studio.

How do I secure a place?

Join the waitlist. You receive dates, pricing and the booking link before they are released publicly.

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