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2026 - NZ Winter Landscape Photo Tour [2]
EXPERIENCE
Join Ken Wright and Glen Howey for an unforgettable winter photography adventure, designed for photographers who want to elevate their craft while experiencing some of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes. Over six nights, you’ll be fully immersed in hands-on learning, creative inspiration, and the magic of the South Island in its most atmospheric season.
Your journey begins in the remote Ashburton Lakes region, where we settle into a secluded lodge surrounded by pure high-country wilderness. Wake to frosty mornings, wander along lakes rimmed with ice, and photograph sweeping vistas made famous by The Lord of the Rings—all with personalised guidance from two of New Zealand’s leading photographers.
From there, we continue to the heart of Mackenzie Country, basing ourselves in Twizel as we explore snow-clad peaks, glacial turquoise lakes, and the alpine beauty of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Every session is crafted to help you refine your technique, expand your creativity, and build a portfolio of striking winter images.
Itinerary
Day 1-3: Ashburton Lakes
Tour Starts: Christchurch
Monday, 3rd August 2026: After early morning hotel pickups in Christchurch, we’ll begin our journey through Arthur’s Pass, stopping to photograph its dramatic mountain landscapes before continuing on to the Ashburton Lakes.
For three nights, we’ll stay in a remote lodge on a high-country station—an ideal base for exploring these pristine winter landscapes. This remarkable region is defined by serene lakes set within a vast basin framed by the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers, both fed by the central Southern Alps. Much of it is protected as part of the Hakatere Conservation Park.
Each sunrise brings the possibility of crisp, frosty mornings and lakes edged with delicate ice—perfect conditions for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the high country. We’ll also visit an iconic location featured in the Lord of the Rings films.
Throughout our stay, we’ll photograph some of the region’s most spectacular lakes. At sunset, we’ll head to Lake Heron for stunning views toward Mt Sugarloaf, and we’ll spend time at Lakes Clearwater and Camp—two of the most photogenic lakes in the Ashburton region.
Day 5-6: Twizel - Mackenzie Country - Mt Cook
In the heart of Mackenzie Country, we’ll stay for three nights in Twizel, the perfect base for exploring and photographing New Zealand’s highest peaks and breathtaking glacial lakes. This charming town provides access to a diverse tapestry of landscapes, from snow-laden mountains to vibrant turquoise lakes and serene, reflective waters.
We’ll venture into the surrounding mountains and remote high-country landscapes, capturing the spectacular winter scenery the region is famous for. We’ll explore the best locations within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, including the Tasman Valley, the Hooker Valley, and the striking peaks and alpine lakes of the Southern Alps. Photographic opportunities abound—from the glacial turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki to the towering mountains and pristine alpine lakes that define this iconic region.
Day 7: Twizel - Lindis Pass
On our journey back to Queenstown, we’ll travel over the picturesque Lindis Pass, taking in sweeping tussock valleys, snow-dusted peaks, and crisp winter landscapes —an inspiring scene for photography.
Tour Finishes: Queenstown
Sunday, 9th August 2026: We will arrive at Queenstown airport at 3 pm in time for domestic flights departing from 4 pm. Please only book flights after 4 pm, or you will not make it to the airport on time. For international departures, please ensure you plan your flight departure allowing for the required check-in time requested by the airline.
PRICE INCLUDES
7 days’ photography guiding
6 nights accommodation [Sole Occupancy or Twin Room]
6 cooked breakfasts
Stay in High Country Lodge
Copy of Pocket Guide to Landscape Photography
Use of Benro filters kits
4WD Transport during the tour
Queenstown pickup & Christchurch drop off
DOC concession fees
Donation to our Conservation Fund
Native tree planting to Carbon Offset your tour
Join Ken Wright and Glen Howey for an unforgettable winter photography adventure, designed for photographers who want to elevate their craft while experiencing some of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes. Over six nights, you’ll be fully immersed in hands-on learning, creative inspiration, and the magic of the South Island in its most atmospheric season.
Your journey begins in the remote Ashburton Lakes region, where we settle into a secluded lodge surrounded by pure high-country wilderness. Wake to frosty mornings, wander along lakes rimmed with ice, and photograph sweeping vistas made famous by The Lord of the Rings—all with personalised guidance from two of New Zealand’s leading photographers.
From there, we continue to the heart of Mackenzie Country, basing ourselves in Twizel as we explore snow-clad peaks, glacial turquoise lakes, and the alpine beauty of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Every session is crafted to help you refine your technique, expand your creativity, and build a portfolio of striking winter images.
Itinerary
Day 1-3: Ashburton Lakes
Tour Starts: Christchurch
Monday, 3rd August 2026: After early morning hotel pickups in Christchurch, we’ll begin our journey through Arthur’s Pass, stopping to photograph its dramatic mountain landscapes before continuing on to the Ashburton Lakes.
For three nights, we’ll stay in a remote lodge on a high-country station—an ideal base for exploring these pristine winter landscapes. This remarkable region is defined by serene lakes set within a vast basin framed by the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers, both fed by the central Southern Alps. Much of it is protected as part of the Hakatere Conservation Park.
Each sunrise brings the possibility of crisp, frosty mornings and lakes edged with delicate ice—perfect conditions for capturing the beauty and atmosphere of the high country. We’ll also visit an iconic location featured in the Lord of the Rings films.
Throughout our stay, we’ll photograph some of the region’s most spectacular lakes. At sunset, we’ll head to Lake Heron for stunning views toward Mt Sugarloaf, and we’ll spend time at Lakes Clearwater and Camp—two of the most photogenic lakes in the Ashburton region.
Day 5-6: Twizel - Mackenzie Country - Mt Cook
In the heart of Mackenzie Country, we’ll stay for three nights in Twizel, the perfect base for exploring and photographing New Zealand’s highest peaks and breathtaking glacial lakes. This charming town provides access to a diverse tapestry of landscapes, from snow-laden mountains to vibrant turquoise lakes and serene, reflective waters.
We’ll venture into the surrounding mountains and remote high-country landscapes, capturing the spectacular winter scenery the region is famous for. We’ll explore the best locations within Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, including the Tasman Valley, the Hooker Valley, and the striking peaks and alpine lakes of the Southern Alps. Photographic opportunities abound—from the glacial turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki to the towering mountains and pristine alpine lakes that define this iconic region.
Day 7: Twizel - Lindis Pass
On our journey back to Queenstown, we’ll travel over the picturesque Lindis Pass, taking in sweeping tussock valleys, snow-dusted peaks, and crisp winter landscapes —an inspiring scene for photography.
Tour Finishes: Queenstown
Sunday, 9th August 2026: We will arrive at Queenstown airport at 3 pm in time for domestic flights departing from 4 pm. Please only book flights after 4 pm, or you will not make it to the airport on time. For international departures, please ensure you plan your flight departure allowing for the required check-in time requested by the airline.
PRICE INCLUDES
7 days’ photography guiding
6 nights accommodation [Sole Occupancy or Twin Room]
6 cooked breakfasts
Stay in High Country Lodge
Copy of Pocket Guide to Landscape Photography
Use of Benro filters kits
4WD Transport during the tour
Queenstown pickup & Christchurch drop off
DOC concession fees
Donation to our Conservation Fund
Native tree planting to Carbon Offset your tour
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 8
From NZ$6,995.00
2026 - NZ Winter Landscape Photo Tour [1]
EXPERIENCE
Join Glen Howey and Ken Wright on an exclusive winter 4WD adventure. This journey offers an incredible opportunity to capture Canterbury’s High Country and the Southern Alps at the height of their winter beauty. Timing provides the most spectacular conditions for winter landscape photography; you’ll capture the mighty snow-covered peaks and misty mornings beside frosty lakes.
Our itinerary begins in Mackenzie Country, where we will photograph around Twizel and Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. We will explore the remote valleys by 4WD, which offers some fantastic winter photography opportunities and the breathtaking majesty of the mountains. From there, we continue to the serene Ashburton Lakes, which has the most stunning winter landscapes. This area features mountain views, alpine lakes, beautiful rivers, and elegantly placed trees. We’ll stay two nights at a lodge on a high-country station for a unique experience immersed in the landscape.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The snow-covered Southern Alps
- Frosty & misty morning shoots
- Remote winter 4WD trips
- Stay at High Country Lodge
QUEENSTOWN - CHRISTCHURCH
- Mt Cook
- Mackenzie Country
- Ashburton Lakes
ITINERARY
Day 1 Queenstown - Aoraki Mt Cook
After early morning hotel pickups, we will embark on a picturesque journey over Lindis Pass, offering a first taste of the stunning winter landscape we will photograph for the next week. We arrive at Mt Cook, with the Hermitage Hotel as our base for the next two nights. Later, we will explore the park with an evening shoot in the Tasman Valley.
Day 2 – Aoraki Mt Cook
The day begins with a sunrise shoot capturing the alpine glow on the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook across a stunning glacier lake before returning to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day will be taken up by visiting locations in the Hooker Valley, including alpine lakes, sweeping river vistas, and views of New Zealand’s highest peaks.
Day 3 - Aoraki Mt Cook - Twizel
After heading out for another sunrise shoot over Mt Cook this morning, we will head to Twizel. Located in the Mackenzie Basin, it offers the perfect base to explore a rich tapestry of landscape opportunities, including majestic snow-laden mountains, turquoise lakes, and the reflective waters of the region’s lakes. Tonight, we will capture the sunset at one of these locations.
Day 4 - Twizel
This morning, we hope for a misty morning as the sunrises over the Mackenzie Country, creating dramatic backdrops. We’ll delve deeper into the region, travelling in our 4WD vans into the remote valleys to capture some stunning winter landscapes, making the most of the light and winter conditions that the Mackenzie Basin is renowned for.
Day 5 - Twizel to Ashburton Lakes
Today, we head for the winter wonderland of Ashburton Lakes, a remarkable high-country landscape with serene lakes in the Southern Alps. Here, we will stay for two nights in a remote lodge on a high-country station, right in the middle of the grand landscape—the perfect base to explore the area. At sunset, we will photograph one of the lakes that arguably offers the finest winter views.
Day 6 – Ashburton Lakes
Heading for sunrise, we hope for a good frost to photograph and perhaps even some ice on the lakes. We’ll spend the day exploring the Hakatere Conservation area and photographing an iconic location from the Lord of the Rings films. At sunset, we may visit another one of the area’s distinctive lakes with an iconic mountain landscape behind.
Day 7 - Ashburton Lakes - Christchurch
On our final day, we will head out for another adventure across the station to capture the exquisite sunrise and, with any luck, some more stunning icy landscapes. After breakfast, we will pack up and set out on our journey back towards Christchurch. We will arrive in Christchurch in time for late afternoon flights.
PRICE INCLUDES
7 days’ photography guiding
6 nights accommodation - twin share (single upgrade available)
6 cooked breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 Dinners
Stay in High Country Lodge
Copy of Pocket Guide to Landscape Photography
Use of Benro filters kits
4WD Transport during the tour
Queenstown pickup & Christchurch drop off
DOC concession fees
Donation to our Conservation Fund
Native tree planting to Carbon Offset your tour
Join Glen Howey and Ken Wright on an exclusive winter 4WD adventure. This journey offers an incredible opportunity to capture Canterbury’s High Country and the Southern Alps at the height of their winter beauty. Timing provides the most spectacular conditions for winter landscape photography; you’ll capture the mighty snow-covered peaks and misty mornings beside frosty lakes.
Our itinerary begins in Mackenzie Country, where we will photograph around Twizel and Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. We will explore the remote valleys by 4WD, which offers some fantastic winter photography opportunities and the breathtaking majesty of the mountains. From there, we continue to the serene Ashburton Lakes, which has the most stunning winter landscapes. This area features mountain views, alpine lakes, beautiful rivers, and elegantly placed trees. We’ll stay two nights at a lodge on a high-country station for a unique experience immersed in the landscape.
HIGHLIGHTS
The snow-covered Southern Alps Frosty & misty morning shoots Remote winter 4WD trips Stay at High Country Lodge
QUEENSTOWN - CHRISTCHURCH Mt Cook Mackenzie Country Ashburton Lakes
ITINERARY
Day 1 Queenstown - Aoraki Mt Cook
After early morning hotel pickups, we will embark on a picturesque journey over Lindis Pass, offering a first taste of the stunning winter landscape we will photograph for the next week. We arrive at Mt Cook, with the Hermitage Hotel as our base for the next two nights. Later, we will explore the park with an evening shoot in the Tasman Valley.
Day 2 – Aoraki Mt Cook
The day begins with a sunrise shoot capturing the alpine glow on the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook across a stunning glacier lake before returning to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day will be taken up by visiting locations in the Hooker Valley, including alpine lakes, sweeping river vistas, and views of New Zealand’s highest peaks.
Day 3 - Aoraki Mt Cook - Twizel
After heading out for another sunrise shoot over Mt Cook this morning, we will head to Twizel. Located in the Mackenzie Basin, it offers the perfect base to explore a rich tapestry of landscape opportunities, including majestic snow-laden mountains, turquoise lakes, and the reflective waters of the region’s lakes. Tonight, we will capture the sunset at one of these locations.
Day 4 - Twizel
This morning, we hope for a misty morning as the sunrises over the Mackenzie Country, creating dramatic backdrops. We’ll delve deeper into the region, travelling in our 4WD vans into the remote valleys to capture some stunning winter landscapes, making the most of the light and winter conditions that the Mackenzie Basin is renowned for.
Day 5 - Twizel to Ashburton Lakes
Today, we head for the winter wonderland of Ashburton Lakes, a remarkable high-country landscape with serene lakes in the Southern Alps. Here, we will stay for two nights in a remote lodge on a high-country station, right in the middle of the grand landscape—the perfect base to explore the area. At sunset, we will photograph one of the lakes that arguably offers the finest winter views.
Day 6 – Ashburton Lakes
Heading for sunrise, we hope for a good frost to photograph and perhaps even some ice on the lakes. We’ll spend the day exploring the Hakatere Conservation area and photographing an iconic location from the Lord of the Rings films. At sunset, we may visit another one of the area’s distinctive lakes with an iconic mountain landscape behind.
Day 7 - Ashburton Lakes - Christchurch
On our final day, we will head out for another adventure across the station to capture the exquisite sunrise and, with any luck, some more stunning icy landscapes. After breakfast, we will pack up and set out on our journey back towards Christchurch. We will arrive in Christchurch in time for late afternoon flights.
PRICE INCLUDES
7 days’ photography guiding
6 nights accommodation - twin share (single upgrade available)
6 cooked breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 Dinners
Stay in High Country Lodge
Copy of Pocket Guide to Landscape Photography
Use of Benro filters kits
4WD Transport during the tour
Queenstown pickup & Christchurch drop off
DOC concession fees
Donation to our Conservation Fund
Native tree planting to Carbon Offset your tour
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 6
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