Photography Tour - West coast Tasmania

The night whispers. Lights flicker blood red across the city. Hobart slips into its darkest season, the waterfront becomes a dreamscape—part pagan rite, part urban fever dream. Step into the shadows with Tasmanian Photography Tours as Dark Mofo returns to Tasmania in 2025 and descends on the city with its eerie glow and pagan heartbeat. Join in for a gritty, immersive photo walk along the waterfront—where fire meets fog, and art bleeds into the night. You'll chase neon reflections in puddles, frame ghostly silhouettes in red light, and hunt for the raw, unscripted moments that only reveal themselves under cover of darkness. This is for photographers drawn to the strange, the cinematic, the barely lit. You'll explore long exposures, low light techniques, and visual storytelling in one of the most atmospheric settings Tasmania has to offer. Expect a sensory overload of visual stimuli. Whether you're into street, abstract, or low-light landscape, this workshop will push your creativity into the unknown. Reflections off wet pavement, anonymous faces lit by flickering installations, brutal architecture wrapped in fog and flame—this is photography on the edge. Expect chaos. Embrace the unknown. Shoot like the world's ending.

Experience the wild heart of Tasmania with Tasmanian Photography Tours owner, Ben Wilkinson, in this signature landscape photography workshop. Designed for adventurers and photography enthusiasts alike, you'll hike into Tasmania's untamed wilderness, capturing dramatic landscapes, ancient forests, and the island's rich and diverse flora. Ben will lead you into the wild places of Tasmania's West Coast to see what the ancient Gondwana landscapes must have looked like. These tours are not for the faint of heart, it is the West Coast of Tasmania in late Autumn so it will be cold, wet and muddy. You must be prepared to carry your own gear uphill, walk in all weather conditions for 4-6 hours each day over 3 days. Each day concludes with a dry, warm bed and a hearty meal beside the fire in an old mountain cabin. There's no electricity, no phone signal and it is fantastic, if you love nature and you're not afraid of getting a little breathless in the quest for stunning images, these tours will blow your mind.

Winter is the best time for photography in Tasmania and during this time the South West National Park comes alive. Venture into the heart of Tasmania's South West National Park, a remote and rugged landscape in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area for an unforgettable 4-day photography experience. Your comfort and enjoyment is a priority so we ensure everything from luxury rated transport, premium accommodation and delicious Tasmanian meals are of a high standard. Based at the renowned Pedder Wilderness Lodge, you'll be surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, moody skies, and the ever-changing light that makes this region so breathtaking in winter. Each day offers new opportunities to capture the drama of pristine lakes, sweeping valleys, and ancient forests—an environment where nature still rules. Guided by Ben Wilkinson and Francois Fourie, you'll refine your skills in composition, storytelling, and working with challenging conditions, turning fleeting moments of wild beauty into striking photographs. Evenings are spent sharing images and enjoying hearty Tasmanian meals while the wilderness lies just beyond the windows. This workshop is more than photography—it's immersion in one of the last true wilderness frontiers of Australia.

Tasmania's North East is a landscape of striking contrasts, lush myrtle forests and mossy gullies give way to turquoise waters, white sands, and dramatic granite headlands. Over four inspiring days, you'll explore and photograph this remarkable region, capturing everything from the delicate details of the forest floor to the expansive beauty of wild coastlines. You'll develop techniques for shooting in diverse environments—mastering light in dense forests, refining your eye for long exposure compositions along the shore, and creating images that tell the story of a landscape rich in variety and mood. Each day blends exploration and creativity, with time to slow down and connect with the places you photograph. Your comfort and enjoyment is a priority to Tasmanian Photography Tours. The accommodation and fresh Tasmanian meals round out the experience, ensuring you can focus fully on your craft. This workshop is an invitation to discover the unique beauty of Tasmania's North East where ancient forests meet wild seas and comfort and relaxation make for an amazing experience.

Tasmanian Photography Tours are teaming up with Pennicott Wilderness Cruises to deliver Sunrise Cruises to Tasman Island – offering you the rare opportunity to witness this iconic location at first light. There are sunrises, and then there is sunrise at Tasman Island. Departing in the dark, you'll journey across the waters of the Tasman Peninsula, guided by the moon and stars, before watching the day break over sheer sea cliffs and the towering silhouette of Tasman Island. It's a front-row seat to one of Tasmania's most dramatic and unforgettable dawns. Along the way, you'll capture the changing moods of the Tasman Sea, witness the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere and have the chance to see and marine wildlife including seals, albatrosses, sea eagles and whales during migration season. This is more than a cruise—it's a rare opportunity to combine adventure, wilderness, and photography at the very edge of the world. This is Tasmania at its most dramatic—an adventure at the edge of the world where nature, light, and sea converge. More than a cruise, it's a bucket-list moment you'll never forget. Departing every Sunday morning from April to August in 2026.

Hosted by Gill Dayton and photography instruction by Ben Wilkinson, this retreat invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in the still beauty of Tasmania's Central Highlands. Set at the renowned Thousand Lakes Wilderness Lodge, the experience combines connection with nature, creativity, and nurturing comfort. Surrounded by tranquil lakes, cider gum forests, waterfalls and rugged wilderness, you'll explore the restorative power of photography as a mindful practice. With instruction from Ben, you'll learn to capture the subtle magic of winter light, the moods of the landscape, and the quiet details often overlooked in daily life. After your outdoor adventures, retreat to the warmth of the lodge. Savour hearty, two course breakfasts to start your day, and enjoy delicious two-course dinners that are part of the experience. The food on this tour will blow you away! Gill's calm, warm & welcoming presence adds to the sense of community, making each conversation a chance to connect, share stories, and reflect. Evenings may take us beneath star-filled skies, listening for nocturnal wildlife—and, if fortune smiles, glimpsing the Aurora. The lodge itself is a highlight: extremely comfortable, cozy, and inviting, offering the perfect sanctuary for rest, reflection, and creative growth.

Waterman's Hotel is Salamanca. Experience Salamanca and Hobart's waterfront. Waterman's was convict built in 1840 and recently architecturally transformed into our boutique hotel. Your time is precious so book now and reward yourself. Stay at Waterman's Hotel and within a 5-minute walk experience, the MONA ferry, award-winning Restaurants, Bars, Local Artisans and the Hobart CBD. Enjoy a drink or two and our casual Italian menu downstairs at Waterman’s Hotel Bar and Dining.

Salamanca Inn is a Tasmanian owned and operated 4.5 star all suite hotel located within the Salamanca precinct and only a very short stroll to the attractions of Hobart's vibrant waterfront. This historic area is home to some of Hobart's best cafes, restaurants, bars, galleries and specialty shops. The hotel consists of 63 self-contained suites ranging from One Bedroom to Three Bedroom to Executive Spa Suites. These can accommodate from One to Six people. Guests can enjoy Foxtel, guaranteed car parking, indoor pool and spa, laundry facilities and WiFi all included in the room tariff. There is also a 50 seat onsite restaurant, Birdsong Restaurant, specialising in locally sourced fresh seafood and produce and Cape Grim beef. The hotel also offers five conference rooms and can seat up to 120 in the largest room, Churchill Room.

We are 41 room hotel in the heart of Salamanca, Hobart surrounded by many of the best eating and dining establishments in Hobart. Our hotel lies within two converted convict-built ex-warehouses, designed to reflect and show this heritage connection while bringing the wilderness of Tasmania into the hotel through our multi-storey plant-filled light wells and planted areas. Many of our rooms feature sandstone walls and exposed timber beams. We are both boutique and unique. Each guest is treated as a family member and our hotel is truly a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of this vibrant southern city. Almost all of the room fixtures and its furniture and other rooms product has been sourced locally from Tasmanian suppliers. Staying here is a true Tasmanian experience.