Shutterbug Walkabouts – Tasmania photography tours, workshops and retreats

A Shutterbug Walkabouts Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. On this day trip to Mt Field National Park, we'll travel from Hobart through historic towns and rural landscapes and spend the day immersing in the natural environment of rainforests, eucalypt forests and glacial landscapes. Enjoy leisurely walks through the cool-climate rainforest, ferns, tall trees and alpine habitats. Be filled with wonder at breathtaking waterfalls and beneath the tallest trees in Australia. Keep an eye out for local adorable wildlife and birds and seek out fungi of different shapes and colours. Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Days Out are perfect for photo enthusiasts starting on their photography journey and seasoned photographers alike.

A Shutterbug Walkabouts Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. On this day trip to Bruny Island, we'll travel from Hobart across the D'Entracasteaux Channel on a vehicular ferry to Bruny Island where we spend the day exploring coastal landscapes and habitats. Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Days Out are perfect for photo enthusiasts starting on their photography journey and seasoned photographers alike. Highlights: Visit 'The Neck' lookout, Adventure Bay, Cape Bruny and other picturesque hidden gems. Immerse in the natural environment, panoramic seascapes, pristine beaches; Look with awe across the Southern Ocean, out to the horizon as far as your eye can see; Embrace the opportunity to photograph an abundance of birds and unique wildlife, like the Bruny Island white wallaby or an Echidna;

Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. On this Photography Day Out in southern Tasmania's Huon Valley, you'll travel from Hobart through the historic towns of Huonville, Franklin and Geeveston, along the mighty Huon River and through rural landscapes into the southern forests of Tasmania. Immerse yourself in a natural environment of glacial landscapes of mountains and lakes, alpine heath and rainforest. Admire ancient native trees of King Billy and enjoy breathtaking views from high in the treetops on the Tahune Airwalk. Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Days Out are perfect for photo enthusiasts starting on their photography journey and seasoned photographers alike.

Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. On this Photography Day Out on Tasmania's east coast's Maria Island you'll explore an intriguing history, stunning natural environment and the natural habitat of an abundance of adorable wildlife and charming birds. You'll travel from Hobart along Tasmania's east coast to Triabunna where we'll take a passenger ferry across the Mercury Channel to Maria Island. Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Days Out are perfect for photo enthusiasts starting on their photography journey and seasoned photographers alike.

Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. Your day will be filled with breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife encounters and the opportunity to refine your photography skills with expert guidance. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an seasoned photo enthusiast seeking new inspiration, this tour will cater to your individual interests and needs. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll visit stunning natural locations, capturing the beauty of Tasmania’s diverse scenery — from lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls to rugged coastlines and tranquil lakes and much more. Along the way, you’ll receive personalised photography tips to enhance your technique and creativity. Enjoy a relaxed and immersive experience, taking the time to truly appreciate your surroundings while developing your photographic eye. Whether you prefer capturing sweeping landscapes, intricate macro details, or fascinating wildlife, your guide will help you make the most of every shot.

Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Day Out is a privately guided day tour for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. On this Photography Day Out to the Tasman Peninsula you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Coal Mines Historic Site and your choice of magnificently photogenic coastal attractions. Shutterbug Walkabouts' Photography Days Out are perfect for photo enthusiasts starting on their photography journey and seasoned photographers alike.

Shutterbug Walkabouts' Small-group Photography Experiences allow individual photo enthusiasts to join an enriching experience in lutruwita / Tasmania. Ideal for solo travellers who enjoy discovering new or different photography techniques in the company of a small group (maximum 6-8 participants) of like-minded photographers. This collection of Experiences comprises a range of pre-scheduled photography tutorials, walkabouts, tours, overnight getaways and workshops. Each scheduled Experience primarily focuses on one or two of the sub-genres of nature photography - like landscape, long exposure, low and night photography and bird and/or wildlife photography. Photography Days Out and Overnight Getaways provide an array of photography opportunities based on the area being travelled.

In an outdoor classroom, your private photography tuition session provides you with comprehensive instruction and guidance for the many different camera settings and photographic techniques for the location chosen for your tuition session. Amongst many other topics, you will learn skills such as setting up your camera for the best possible results, understanding and working with natural light, and composition to enhance your image.

Women's Photography Escapes by Shutterbug Walkabouts are multi-day small group experiences created for women who would like to dedicate meaningful time to photography in nature within a supportive, female-focused environment. These escapes combine immersive time in the landscape with gentle, experience-led learning. While photography remains the central focus, the rhythm of each escape also allows space for creativity, reflection and genuine connection. Participants join Coreena and a small group of like-minded women to explore, photograph and learn together in a welcoming and encouraging setting. Guidance is tailored to varied experience levels, with opportunities to refine technique, build confidence and develop an individual way of seeing. Surrounded by Tasmania's natural beauty and a supportive group dynamic, participants leave not only with new images, but with strengthened skills, shared experiences and lasting connections.

This nature photography retreat at Tasmania's Mt. Field National Park offers participants the opportunity to experience the region's spectacular natural splendour. The retreat contains cool-climate rainforests, alpine vistas, and mountain habitats, allowing travellers to find hidden treasures such as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, fungus, and ferns. In addition, participants are going to encounter local creatures and birds in their natural environment. The location of the hotel is convenient, reducing travel time to photographic spots, some of which are within walking distance. The retreat is tailored to individual interests, including nature excursions, photo sessions, and other activities designed to improve the photographic experience. Whether you prefer quiet walks, intensive photo sessions, or a combination of the two, the retreat is designed to satisfy your needs and provide unique experiences. This retreat offers two options: Option 1: A premium all-inclusive experience. Option 2: A flexible self-drive, self-catering journey. For additional information, including pricing, inclusions, and booking details, please visit our website.

YHA Hobart Central is the most centrally located traveller accommodation in Hobart, only one block from the city's waterfront. The YHA is an easy walk to the MONA museum ferry at Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place and a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafes. YHA Hobart Central has clean and comfortable private and shared rooms, a social/lounge room with television, a kitchenette with communal cooking facilities and fabulous, friendly staff ready to help you with loads of local tips and tour bookings. There are also loads of great bar and dining opportunities, whisky distilleries, local markets, nearby bush walks, scenic Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Derwent River on your doorstep.

Mantra Collins Hotel is one of Hobart's most popular hotels due to its great central location. Situated just two streets back from the Hobart Waterfront and one block from the Central Business District, the hotel is within a short stroll of the famous Salamanca Place. Here you will enjoy the Salamanca Market every Saturday, decadent restaurants, fresh gourmet producers and boutique stores with handmade crafts. Here you can catch the ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). From this Hobart accommodation, you'll also find tour meeting points, along with the city's main attractions close by. Walk to the Hobart Visitor Information Centre, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Hobart waterfront, historical Constitution Dock the famous Salamanca Market. Housed behind a historic facade, combined with a modern accommodation tower, Mantra Collins Hotel offers contemporary hotel rooms, along with one and two-bedroom apartments some with iconic views over Mount Wellington, Queen's Domain and the Central Business District. Providing the perfect vantage point of Hobart and its surrounds, this centrally placed accommodation is self-contained with a kitchenette ( apartments only) 55" UHD televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room-controlled A/C, and double glazed floor-to-ceiling windows. This hotel does not accept cash as a payment method. Credit, debit and prepaid cards are accepted to buy goods and services.

When you're looking at staying in Hobart, the only place to be is on the waterfront at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Centrally located amongst all the action, this family-friendly hotel allows you to sit back and enjoy harbour and city views from one of the best places to stay in Hobart. Featuring uninterrupted water views from our harbour view rooms or kunanyi / Mount Wellington and CBD from our City Side rooms, our 4.5* rooms are sure to impress. Designed with the modern traveller in mind, all accommodation rooms feature multiple USB charging points, complimentary Wi-Fi, and 55" smart televisions with Chromecast capability. Our undercover car park located onsite makes day trips a breeze. After a busy day exploring your clients can relax in our heated indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. Relax with a Tassie beverage in The Atrium as you take in the waterfront views or dine in at Tasman Restaurant for a buffet breakfast or a la carte dinner menu. Located a short walk from all major attractions, the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is the perfect base for a stay in Hobart.