Private Tour

Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes.

This full-day private photography tour will take you to the iconic locations you see in brochures as well as those special spots only a local would know, to explore and capture the beauty and splendor for yourself.

This tour is designed for photography enthusiasts and your guide is a passionate landscape photographer, with years of local knowledge. Enjoy 8-9 hours of visiting some of the most interesting and beautiful destinations close to Queenstown and around the Southern Lakes.

The weather in this amazing region is constantly changing bringing many moods that to the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Whatever the conditions we always know where to take you to and how to capture unique scenes of outstanding natural beauty.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Queenstown

West - Glenorchy, Paradise and Kinloch - waterfalls, Lake Wakatipu, Moke Lake, Dart and Rees Rivers, gold mining, transport and farming history. East - Arrowtown, Crown Range, Gibbston Valley and Cromwell - heritage, vineyards, expansive views, rugged Kawarau Gorge, gold mining. North - Coronet Peak and Skippers Canyon, gold mining heritage, expansive views, alpine tussock landscapes and craggy, rugged, vertiginous Skippers Canyon road. South - Kingston, Lake Wakatipu, Remarkables Range, mountains, waterfalls, historic steam train, wild alpine tussock and rock tor country. North - Crown Range, Wanaka, expansive mountain and valley vistas, the highest road pass in NZ, gold mining heritage, Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring and the Southern Alps. Whichever direction you choose, your guide will take you to the best spots for capturing the splendor and magnificence. You will be mentored on finding great shots, creative composition and exposure to help you capture the majesty and beauty.

9 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Light refreshments

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Comfortable 4WD

Local photographer guide

Advice on creative composition and using your camera

Private tour for small-groups or individuals

Flexible itinerary

Lunch (Opportunity to buy lunch)

Camera (Nikon D5100, D5600, or D7200 available to rent) $25 NZD Per Day

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Full Day Tour

Private Full-Day Photography Tour for a small-group of 2-4 people
Flexible Itinerary
4WD SUV
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful photography tour
hazelc258,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful day with Martin. Great tips for improving photography skills. Enjoyed getting off the beaten track and seeing more of the stunning local scenery. Excellent muffins.
Great Photo Tour out of Queenstown
TERMINATOR1959,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day with Martin touring the Queenstown area allowing my wife and I to take (as the name of the company suggests) simply remarkable photographs. My wife is a photographer and Martin took us to places we probably would not have found on our own and helped with ideas to take the best pictures possible. I highly recommend that anyone visiting Queenstown and looking for a guided photography tour book a day with Martin.
Great photo tour in Queenstown
Lyle B,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Martin is a tremendous photography tour guide and great person to spend time with. Highly recommended tour
Awesome photography tour!!
Robert c,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Martin was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire group had a fantastic time as Martin showed us wonder after wonder traveling through the deserts, forests, and lakes of NZ. Martin shared with us so many hidden gems and great vantage points, he also helped dial in my camera settings for the day and offered helpful tips along the way. Martin also supplied us with hot coffee and muffins overlooking queenstown, and took us to a wonderful cafe for lunch. Highly recommend if you’re interested in spending the day shooting with a friendly expert and learning about the region.
If you love photography don't miss it.
Fearless51095674812,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful, happy day with plenty of photography. Thank you Martin! I would love to come back and make a multiple days trip.
If you love photography don't miss this tour.
330mayyas,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a happy day with plenty of photography. So great! I really enjoyed it. Thank you Martin! I would love to come back and do multiple days trip.
Wonderful photography day
W1265SVterrip,,Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing day with Martin. His knowledge of the local areas and his advice on photography was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for Martin, stopping when photo opportunities presented themselves. I have come away with some beautiful photos from around Queenstown and increased knowledge in landscape photography. Thank you for a wonderful day Martin, I hope to be back to join you on another fabulous workshop/day.
Awesome - highly recommendable
K2737VBsandraw,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to two different locations. First we went to the Remarkables and did some very good shots of the area from high up and some artsy shots of a winding street. After that we took Skippers Road and wow, what a great landscape. It was even better than the first location. Martin was great and took the time to show me how to take the best pictures. I can highly this tour. Time was over way too soon.
Our guide was...
Jacelyn R,,Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable not only about photography but the area around Queenstown. He gave us a wonderful taste of the surrounding area & New Zealand itself
A great day out photographing the area around Queenstown
Andrew P,,Dec 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day was well spent with Martin showing us a number of locations around Queenstown that were would definitely not have found on our own. He was very knowledgeable about the area and can accomodate photographers at any level. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering doing it.