AUD$500 deposit books your spot

TASMANIA TOUR

6th - 17th July 2025

".... photographers work not just for Tasmania but for a world in need of wildness . . . we . . .  draw sustenance from the images that leap from the page, from the screen, full of unmediated life and longing."

Anna Housego

Join Len on a magical twelve day tour around Tasmania visiting all the major photographic hot spots. Places that Len knows intimately and has photographed extensively.

We spend two nights in most of the locations. Giving us a full day to explore locally, and morning and evening shoots on our arrival and departure days.

Locations are spread around Tasmania to minimise driving as we almost circumnavigate the beautiful island.

This tour has sandy beaches, rocky headlands, boulder strewn beaches, green moss and orange lichen covered rocks, rainforests, lakes, and gorgeous rivers. The tour includes two boat trips to photograph rivers. This tour includes visiting world heritage locations.

Enjoy Len’s gentle, supportive style as you participate in informative discussions and lessons, and receive personalised help while shooting.     

DATES

6th - 17th July 2025

LOCATION

This tour is an island adventure and circumnavigates the most picturesque locations in Tasmania.

GETTING THERE

Fly to Hobart.  Len will pick you up from the airport or town centre. We will depart Hobart in the morning from your hotel.

We always recommend arriving a few days early to rest and relax before we start. Unfortunately lately many flights have bumped people off, causing considerable inconvenience to travellers. So if you arrive a day early we can pick you up from your hotel, refreshed and ready for your tour.

TASMANIA TOUR AND TARKINE TOUR

This tour is designed to marry smoothly with the Tarkine Tour. We have a few days down time in Hobart before we transfer to Launceston the day before the next tour starts. So we can start the Tarkine Tour from Launceston early in the morning. Transfer between the two tours is included. Accommodation, meals and excursions between the two trips is not included.

ACCOMMODATION

Private room every night.

Your accommodation includes staying at various hotels, guest houses, cabins and resorts. With only a few nights in each location we will be moving around the state, and ensure we are at incredible photographic locations at the best times.

GUEST LIMIT

6 participants

ITINERARY

Day 1: Pick up Hobart and head to Coles Bay. Here we will stay for two nights, and photograph in this incredible area.

Day 2: Coles Bay

Day 3: Morning shoot at Coles Bay, afternoon shoot at Bay of Fires (transfer Coles Bay to St Helens)

Day 4: Bay of Fires (staying at St Helens)

Day 5: Morning shoot at Bay of Fires then transfer to Launceston. Evening shoot at Launceston

Day 6: Morning shoot at World Heritage Waterfall shoot (transfer Launceston to Cradle Mountain)

Day 7: Cradle Mountain Shoots

Day 8: Shoot at Cradle Mountain (transfer Cradle Mountain to Straun)

Day 9; Early morning cruise on Gordon River, afternoon shoots on the coast

Day: 10 Rainforest shoots on Franklin River (transfer Straun to Lake St Clair)

Day: 11 Lake St Clair - Rainforest, lake and mountains shoots

Day 12 Morning shoot at Lake St Clair (transfer Lake St Clair to Hobart)

This itinerary is a guideline only and activities may be changed, altered or removed subject to weather conditions and the needs of the group. 

A TYPICAL DAY

Days on tour are long and relaxed, usually.  On a typical day we will be up early for breakfast before our early morning photo shoot.  This may be in time for sunrise or simply the soft morning light. 

Some days we will breakfast early before shooting, others we will return after our sunrise photography shoot for breakfast.

Once we arrive on location you will have plenty of time to arrange yourself, shoot, explore and receive individual guidance from Len.  Morning tea in the field will keep us going until late morning when we return to our accommodation for lunch and a rest.   Sometimes we will have lunches in the field, depending on our travel times.

After lunch we will reconvene for a coaching session and a valuable opportunity to look through our images as a group. 

In the afternoon, feeling refreshed after our rest, we will wander out to capture the evening light and sunset.  We will return home for dinner, evening discussions and valuable group critique sessions.

All of the shoots are optional and locations are open to discussion based on the conditions and the flow of our group.  Our itinerary will vary depending on the light and the group – when the light is perfect we might even pack our morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch and spend the whole day in the field.  

WALKING AND WEATHER

This is a gentle trip, which requires a low level of fitness.  Strolls along well-formed paths and boardwalks are a photographers delight, with stunning visual possibilities right on our doorstep.

Tasmania is often wet and cold. We may even encounter snow.  We will need to be prepared for regular rainfall and crisp temperatures between -5°C and 15°C.

When you book you will receive a detailed packing list to help you plan for the Tasmanian winter.  Click here to see the packing list now.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

During the tour we will meet regularly as a group to review our work and learn together.

Discussion topics include composition, tone, line, colour theory, black and white, self-critique, studying master landscape photographers and technical camera and processing tips.  Lesson topics are guided by the needs of the group. 

You will also receive valuable feedback on your photographs from your group in tea-and-critique sessions.  Often these insights help you take your photography to the next level.

MEALS

We support local businesses and experience the best in local cuisine by dining in local restaurants for breakfast and dinner. 

We may provide you with our own prepared meals while we are out in shooting locations. We usually provide hot soup and bread lunches in the field.

We can cater to dietary needs such as gluten free and vegetarian, please let us know in advance.

TRANSPORT

We will meet in Hobart and travel to all locations in a comfortable minivan or 4WD vehicle.

Participants must arrive in Hobart the day before the tour starts and overnight for a mid morning departure & hotel pick up from Launceston.

We will return you to Hobart at mid day on the last day, and can either drop you at the airport or at you accomodation.

Do not book flights before 5 pm on the day of departure

If you are booking the Tarkine Tour as well, we will transport you to Launceston on the day before and accomodate you for that night. We usually meet with the others for dinner that night in Launceston.

WHAT TO BRING

There are a few key things that you will need to get the most out of the tour:

• Camera equipment

• Tripod

• Laptop or tablet with latest Adobe Lightroom software (recommended)

• Wet weather clothing

• Clothing for cold temperatures

• Travel and medical insurance + Ambulance cover for duration of tour. Click here for more information.

• Day pack/camera pack

The Tasmanian winter can be cold and wet, so it is important that you have the right gear to stay comfortable when conditions are tough. 

Len Metcalf is a qualified and experienced trekking guide with 30 years of experience guiding groups to remote destinations.  He knows what you need to keep yourself comfortable while photographing the harshest environments on earth.  Click here to see his Tarkine Wilderness packing list now.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• All your accommodation

• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners plus nutritious snacks. Alcohol and extra coffees are not included but are available for purchase.

• All transport ex Hobart

• Small groups limited to 8 participants

• Qualified, experienced wilderness guide, Len Metcalf

• Assistant and/or cook may be in attendance to provide support.

• One-on-one instruction and guidance from fine art photographer and veteran educator Len Metcalf

• Len’s unique and gentle teaching style, which supports you and helps you develop as an artist.

• Personalised itineraries: be involved in open, group decision-making throughout the tour. Learn how to select the best locations at the best times.

• Plenty of time to shoot at each location.

• Calm, relaxing atmosphere, encouraging engagement and connection with the landscape

• Participate in group lessons and critique sessions each evening so that you can apply new skills and techniques to your practice the next day

• Gain valuable insights into computer processing software that will make your photos sing

• Suitable for all levels from absolute beginners to professionals

NOT INCLUDED

• Miscellaneous drinks and alcoholic beverages

• Travel insurance

• Accommodation, meals, transport before and after tour or between tours

TESTIMONIALS

“I truly want to thank you. You were so generous with your time, your expertise, with sharing your work and what you think makes a good photo great, and particularly generous with yourself. That might sound a bit strange but you gave so much of yourself on the weekend and I so valued that. It’s a unique experience to be able to feel the energy and the passion that drive a creative talent - and you shared that with us too . . . you were such a fabulous tour leader and looked after us so so so well!!! I never saw you show any sign of anything other than care and concern. Thank you! ”

— Fiona Huddleston

“Thank you, Len. You’ve been the perfect Pied Piper - a mine of information, freely given, a knowen of beautiful places, an unobtrusive and supportive teacher, sensitive to everyone’s needs, one of life’s truly good people. ”

— Sarah Fitzherbert

Click here to read more testimonials.

TASMANIA EXPLORER PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR INVESTMENT

AUD9950 - currently reduced from AUD11950

Booking fee AUD$250

Final balance due 8 weeks prior to departure.

Click here to see Terms and Conditions

If you would like to find out more about the Tarkine and efforts to protect this wilderness, visit http://tarkine.org