lamington nature photography walk
with professional photographer michael snedic

(NOTE: This trip is only available for private groups)

• Guided group tour

• 4 day itinerary

highlights

• Learn the secrets to achieving those "wow" photographs of nature scenery, flora and fauna

• Opportunities to photograph wildlife such as red-necked pademelons, possums, red-eyed green tree frogs and outstanding birdlife such as the striking regent and satin bower birds, the eastern yellow robin and colourful parrots

• 3000 year old Antarctic Beech trees (Nothofagus moorei) stand as testament to Australia's beginnings as part of the Gondwanaland super-continent

• A World Heritage Area where new plants are being found, classified and named even today

  
  

Have you always yearned to take that classic nature photo? Maybe it’s an elusive shot of a spectacular bird, a ray of sunlight bouncing off a gorgeous flower or a waterfall frozen in time? Join us on this nature photography walking holiday in the Lamington National Park and you’ll pick up numerous tips on how to get those “wow” shots. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or already a well accomplished photographer. With the right tuition and personal guidance you’ll soon be shooting quality pictures you’ll be proud of.

This holiday will be led by Michael Snedic (pictured below). Michael has many years experience guiding in the Lamington National Park and is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the natural history as well as his photographic skills with others. Michael’s work as a professional nature photographer includes calendars, diaries, magazines, books and brochures. He’s the co-author of a superb coffee table-style book titled “Australian Journey - Wildlife” and he assisted Sir David Attenborough while filming a documentary on bowerbirds.

The images on this web page were all taken by Michael (except for the two of O'Reilly's Retreat).

Based at O’Reilly’s rainforest retreat, a certified eco-tourism business, you’ll be pampered with quality accommodation, fine dining, log fires, spa and sauna.

location
This holiday starts and finishes in Brisbane.

travel
Air conditioned mini bus.

grading
You should be in good health and enjoy walking. You will need to carry a daypack each day, containing basic essential items such as lunch, water, jacket etc. Plus camera equipment. Everyone on this holiday needs sturdy, quality footwear and it is essential to be prepared for variable weather, from cold, wet, windy weather, to quite hot days.

This holiday includes shorter walking distances than most Auswalks. This is to allow time to learn about nature photography from our professional guides. You’ll spend two full days and two half days out in the bush. Walking distances will vary from 8-12km on full days and less on half days.

accommodation
On this holiday you’ll be based at award winning O'Reillys Guesthouse, situated in the rainforests of Lamington National Park. Fine dining, great views, lots of wildlife, pool, sauna and hot tub to limber you up for more walking! All bedrooms on this holiday have ensuite bathroom facilities.

regional food & wine
Quality restaurant dining, washed down with local wines from Canungra valley.

what's included
Accommodation, most meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), two guides (only one if the group has 10 or less participants), all transport from Brisbane Airport, national park fees, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, notes, maps.

not included
Alcohol, additional meals.

departure dates
Only available for private groups

prices
Please see our Prices section of the website

itinerary guide - 4 days
(includes 3 nights accommodation)

Day 1: Starts in Brisbane at 10am. Travel to the Lamington National Park and enjoy an afternoon rainforest walk and your first photography session.

Days 2&3: Each day’s route will vary according to the season but there’ll be mountain scenery, ancient rainforests that date back to the days of the Gondwana super-continent and pristine waterfalls in remote locations. There will be opportunities to photograph scenic panoramas, rainforest animals, colourful birds and close-up subjects like fungi.  On one evening there’s a night walk so you can learn how to photograph nocturnal creatures such as frogs, possums and pademelons. There will also be an opportunity to review photographs on a laptop.

Day 4: Start the day with a pre-dawn bird watching walk and try your new skills on the colourful regent bower birds, whip birds, satin bower birds and king parrots (pictured right). The final morning walk will give you a last chance to get some personal feedback on your progress. We’resure you’ll be impressed with what you’ve learnt! Then it’s back to Brisbane to arrive around 4pm.

Note: We also offer guided and self guided INN-to-INN walking holidays in this area - the Lamington Traverse.

fact sheet
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prices
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how to book
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