Takayna/Tarkine Tasmania Photography Workshop

Dates

13 July 2027

7 July 2028

28 Aug 2028
Trip Type Photography, Nature & Wildlife
Twin Share Maximum of two adults
$ 5,590
Single $ 5,990

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Cameron Blake

Cam Blake is an accredited and commercially licensed wilderness photographer based in Tasmania, Australia. He spends much of his time in the Australian wilderness, capturing its rugged beauty and uncharted regions. He loves to share his knowledge of photography with others. Along with a bachelor’s degree in scientific photography, he has also hosted over 100 single—and multi-day photography workshops throughout Tasmania and mainland Australia and was recently awarded the Gold Award in Adventure Tourism.

Duration

5 Days

Group Size

8 People

Activity Level

Easy to Moderate

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About This Tour

Immerse yourself in one of Australia's most extraordinary and least visited wilderness regions on this exclusive five-day photography workshop with acclaimed photographer Cameron Blake.

The Takayna/Tarkine in northwest Lutruwita/Tasmania is a landscape of remarkable diversity and raw natural beauty — ancient cool temperate rainforest, wild and dramatic coastlines, dark tannin rivers, rolling button grass hills, and mysterious sinkhole systems spread across 447,000 hectares of wilderness.

Suitable for photographers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals, this workshop combines daily photography tuition with immersive access to some of the Takayna/Tarkine's most spectacular and rarely photographed locations. Cameron's expert guidance covers composition, light, and technique across a diverse range of environments and conditions, ensuring every participant leaves with a portfolio of extraordinary images and a deeper understanding of how to capture the natural world at its finest.

Who Is This Tour For?

This workshop is perfect for photography enthusiasts of all skill levels — from curious beginners looking to develop their eye to experienced photographers seeking access to one of Australia's most extraordinary and rarely visited wilderness landscapes. A moderate level of fitness is required, as some sessions involve walking on uneven and natural terrain. Expect cool to cold conditions with rapidly changing weather typical of northwest Tasmania. You'll get the most from this experience if you come with a spirit of adventure and a genuine love of the natural world.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Lutruwita (Tasmania).

The Tasmanian Aboriginal people and pay our respects to Elders past and present for they hold the knowledge, memories and culture of Aboriginal people in Tasmania.

Highlights

Trowutta Arch & Ancient Forest: Explore a magical sinkhole environment of ancient mossy forest, native fungi, and towering trees, a uniquely atmospheric and photographically rich introduction to the Takayna/Tarkine wilderness.
Ruyinrim/Pieman River Cruise: Board the Arcadia III for a cruise up Ruyinrim/Pieman River to the Pieman Heads, capturing ancient Huon Pines, stunning tannin-dark river reflections, and the dramatic meeting point of river and Southern Ocean.
Takayna/Tarkine Coastal Wilderness: Spend a full day photographing one of Australia's most wild and remote coastlines, with stops at Maytim/Arthur River, the Edge of the World, Marrawah Greens Beach, Sarah Anne Rocks, and the Nungu/West Point coastal region.
Cool Temperate Rainforest: Walk through the Julius River and Lake Chisholm reserves, immersed in the largest cool temperate rainforest in the southern hemisphere — a landscape of towering myrtle trees, ancient ferns, and extraordinary fungi.
Stanley & Munatrik/the Nut: Capture the iconic volcanic formation of Munatrik/the Nut at sunrise and sunset from the Stanley foreshore, alongside the historic convict ruins and Highfield House precinct.
Dip Falls & Big Tree Reserve: Close the workshop with a final photography session at the spectacular Dip Falls and the ancient Big Tree Reserve on the return journey to Launceston.

4x nights accommodation in a DBL/TWN room at Tall Timbers in Smithton
4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner
You will be picked up in Launceston at approximately 10a.m. (Airport or CBD) on Day 1 and dropped off in Launceston late afternoon on Day 5.
All Transport in a comfortable airconditioned Minibus
Daily Photography Tuition in several Nature settings

Itinerary

Your journey begins with a pickup from Launceston airport or CBD around 10am, before heading to the Takayna/Tarkine via the scenic Bass Highway, passing through the coastal towns of Wynyard and Stanley with a lunch stop along the way. After checking into Tall Timbers in Smithton, the afternoon takes you into Trowutta Arch for your first photography session — an ancient forest environment of mossy sinkholes, fungi, and towering trees that sets the tone for the days ahead. Dinner is at Tall Timbers before retiring for the evening. Overnight at Tall Timbers, Smithton.