Name: New Zealand Photography Workshop
Item: New Zealand Photography Workshop
Author: Andy Yee Photography

Come and explore the south Island of New Zealand from the mountains to the miles of pristine coastline. Join Andy Yee and fellow Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Carmel Boyd for 10 days aimed at putting you in front of the most epic south island landscapes and settings optimal for perfect light (or astrophotography!)

Spots are very limited and you are advised to book with a deposit as soon as possible to not miss out. Please email for further details or contact through the Home page

New Zealand Itinerary

Day 1 – Queenstown
Arrival in Queenstown on the South Island. A perfect place to start our workshop which can be easily accessed by Queenstown International airport (ZQN). We will have a welcome dinner to meet and prepare the group for the trip.

Day 2 – Wanaka
With a great reputation for food and wine, the lively town of Wanaka also has the stunning backdrop of snow capped mountains and the crystal clear of Lake Wanaka. Here you will have the opportunity to photograph the famous Wanaka Tree, only a short walk from the foreshore of town with the possibility of shooting astrophotography.

Day 3 & 4 – Mt Cook
During our time at Mt Cook we will cover multiple locations including the near by Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier and Hooker Lake. Our longest walk of the trip will include the 10km easy-moderate walk along the Hooker Valley track.

*Optional Extra – There may be an opportunity to do a scenic flight of the area as part of our workshop. This will be an optional exercise that is not included in the cost of the workshop and will be weather dependant.

Day 5 – Tekapo
Your chance to capture a shot of the famous Church of the Good Shepard. Situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo with stunning glacial blue waters as your backdrop. The possibility of capturing the Milky Way over the church is also possible if clear skies are forecast!

Day 6 – Moeraki Boulders
We will head to the South Islands East coast to Koekohe Beach where we will be shooting the Moereki Boulders. Some of these spherical boulders are up to 2m high, and with the ocean tide surrounding them they make for a perfect seascape opportunity. Katiki Lighthouse has a large seal colony and variety of wildlife that we can observe up close.

Day 7 – Nugget Point
Nugget Point provides panoramic views over the Catlins Coastline with NZ oldest lighthouse sitting high up on the point and surround by dozens of rocks situated in the ocean below. Dolphins and seals can also be spotted playing and sunbaking around the rocks below!

Day 8 – The Catlins
Driving through the native forests of the Catlin, we will head to multiple waterfalls including McLean Falls, Matai Falls, horseshoe falls and Purakaunui Falls all is which are a short easy walk from each carpark.

Day 9 – Milford Sound
The West Coast’s Fiordland will be one of the major highlights of the trip! Carved by glaciers, you’ll find yourself surrounded the fiord’s cliff’s, mountain peaks and waterfalls as high as 1000 meters. There are multiple photo opportunities not only from land but during our morning boat cruise along the glacials waters and past the iconic Mitre Peak.

Day 10 – Queenstown
Photograph the iconic Glenorchy Boathouse and the Three Sister on Lake Wakatipu while surrounded by the stunning mountains of the Southern Alps. We will conclude our workshop back in Queenstown at the end of the day.

Payment, Cancellation and Refund
To reserve your spot a $1000 (AUD) deposit is required. The final balance of the workshop fee is due no later than 60 days before the start of the trip. Space is subject to cancellation by Andy Yee Photography if payments are not received when due.

We would be sorry if you had to cancel, but we understand that sometimes unforeseen situations arise that require cancelling of a workshop booking. Should you wish to cancel your booking you must advise us in writing. The following cancelation fees are incured:
91+ days prior to departure date: 25% of the workshop fee
61 - 90 days prior departure date: 50 % of the workshop fee
31 - 60 days prior departure date: 75 % of the workshop fee
30 - days or less prior departure date: 100 % of the workshop feeWe will do our best to re-sell the cancelled workshop place/s and if able to do so we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a 500 EUR service charge. For reservations made within 60 days of the departure date, full payment is required within five business days of the reservation. All refunds, due to participant cancellations, will be minus the associated bank transfer expenses incurred by Andy Yee Photography.

Andy Yee Photography reserves the right to cancel a Photography Workshop before departure due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case your entire registration fee will be transferred to another Photography Workshop or refunded to you at your discretion.

Under-subscription
The Workshop requires a minimum of three paying participants to operate, if we fail to reach this number before 60 days before the commencement of the tour, the workshop will be automatically cancelled and your registration will be transferred to another Photography Workshop or refunded to you at your discretion.

Photographers Andy Yee and Carmel Boyd will both be present if the workshop has three or more participants.

Subject to Change
Itineraries have been carefully designed to assure participants the best each destination has to offer; however, should events arise that are beyond our control such as weather, airline strikes or delays, natural phenomenon etc.)., activities and hotel arrangements are subject to change without notice. The itineraries summarise typical areas you will explore. Since it might not be possible to visit all of them, your guides will plan each day considering the interests of the group and the weather at hand. Be assured that we will make substitutions that are as similar in quality and interest if necessary.

Health and Fitness
Anyone who is reasonably fit should be able to take part in most of the activities. If you have any special needs or any physical condition that you feel might prevent you from fully participating, please make us aware when registering for the tour or email us in advance with your questions or concerns.

Limitation of Liability
Andy Yee Photography aim to provide every participant with a safe, educational and enjoyable experience during the workshops. As there is always an element of risk associated with the outdoors and travel in general, we accept no responsibility for any personal injury, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay, or additional expenses associated with Photography Workshop participation.

Andy Yee Photography may contract with independent contractors to provide transportation, guide services and/or all other related travel services. We assume no responsibility, however, caused, for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service provided by an independent contractor. Andy Yee Photography does not give any warranty or guarantee subsidiary services supplied by a third party as to their quality, fitness for purpose or otherwise but shall, where possible, assign to you the benefit of any warranty, guarantee or indemnity given by the person supplying those services.

Insurance
Each participant must be covered by medical insurance that is valid overseas. Travel insurance is vital to protect your trip investment and yourself while travelling. The applicant's travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. Andy Yee Photography recommend that you purchase travel insurance also for reimbursement of the tour costs if you need to cancel after the deadline.

Travel insurance helps to minimise the risk of monetary losses you would incur in the event of a delay of your departure due to weather, airline strike, missed connection, etc., your inability to travel for reasons such as illness, injury, unforeseen financial complications and other personal circumstances, or if you were required to cut the Trip short for medical or any other reasons.

We recommend that you secure enough travel insurance to provide adequate cover for the camera equipment you will be bringing on the Photography Workshop. You bring your camera equipment at your own risk. It is up to you to keep it safe at all times during the tour and is well protected from any adverse conditions we may encounter while on the tour.

Passport, Visa
The Client is responsible for possessing a valid passport and all required visa permits at the time of travel, as well as making arrangements for all required vaccinations or any other travel requirements for each of the countries visited during the trip. Andy Yee Photography will provide information about these requirements, but any recommendations about these matters and related subjects will be given in good faith and without any responsibility on the part of Andy Yee Photography.

Accommodation
All prices are based on standard single occupancy.

Cost will cover 7 nights in luxe 4-5 star hotels or luxury desert tent accommodation during our trip. All private vehicle ground transport, park entrances fees and all meals.

Each hotel has been selected for their quality and offers a comfortable stay in well-equipped rooms. All rooms on the workshop will be provided as single occupancy for your comfort.

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