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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Offered by Glen Howey Photography Tours

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$380.00 per person

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Booking handled by our partner, Viator

5 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Half-day photography tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy with camera guidance, stops along Lake Wakatipu, and views of mountains, rivers and beech forest.

Tour Overview

Travel from Queenstown to Glenorchy on a half day photographic tour that combines time outdoors with practical camera guidance. As your guide takes care of the driving, you can focus on the journey along Lake Wakatipu, a route known for its changing light and wide mountain views.

In Glenorchy, the landscape shifts between snow capped mountains, lakes and rivers, and ancient beech forest. This rustic town sits at the edge of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland national parks, with a setting that has been used in films including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and the Narnia movies. The surroundings have long drawn photographers and outdoor enthusiasts for their strong natural contrasts and open wilderness.

Throughout the tour, an award winning photographer shares clear, hands on instruction to help you get more from your own camera equipment. The focus is on landscape photography, with guidance aimed at building skills you can keep using well beyond the day itself. Along the way, you will stop at selected locations chosen for their views and photographic potential, while exploring the distinctive scenery between Queenstown and Glenorchy.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tripod is available on request.
  • Snacks
  • Experienced Photographer

Not Included:

  • Camera with a fully charged battery.

What To Expect

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    Glenorchy

    Glenorchy is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, and with it's pristine lakes and rivers, ancient beech forests, it has captivated many outdoor enthusiasts and photographers with it's amazing wilderness. It's a rustic town, and an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Set against a background of native beech forest and towering mountain ranges, Glenorchy’s surrounds are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Glenorchy’s spectacular landscapes have become a prime location for films, depicting many scenes from The Lord of the Rings and the Narnia movies.

    3 hours

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

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Queenstown

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Locations vary depending on weather and time of year, I will contact you personally to discuss meeting point.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.