The 4 Best Photography Tours in Queenstown

1.AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews Our pick

Join Simon or Emma for a private Queenstown nightscape photography session. You’ll travel to a dark-sky location, learn to photograph stars and constellations, hear Māori stories of the southern sky, and pose for portraits beneath the Milky Way. Pickup is offered for groups of up to four.

“The guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Telling us about the Mauri history with the stars . Highly recommended and appreciated”

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2.Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $235Best value

Join photographer Glen Howey for a private five-hour trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. You’ll photograph Lake Wakatipu, mountain scenery, beech forest, lakes, rivers, and film locations linked to The Lord of the Rings and Narnia, with hotel pickup, snacks, and camera help.

“We began early to take advantage of the first light breaking over the mirror like reflection of the lake at Glenorchy. The scenery was magical and i learned some great pointers about shooting long exposures.”

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3.Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $235

Spend about five hours with photographer Glen Howey, traveling from Queenstown to quieter viewpoints and Skippers Canyon. You’ll practice scenic photography, get help using your camera, enjoy snacks, and can request a tripod. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“The weather was cloudy and sometimes shower, therefore some views were blocked by the fog and clouds. Glen Howey, who was a professional photographer living in Queenstown for over 5 years, somehow knew how to deal with thiRead more”

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4.Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $263

Start at 8 am with a private photographer guide such as Martin or Mark, then tailor your day around Queenstown’s finest views, gold-mining sites, film locations, and alpine roads. Learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, and lighting while riding in a comfortable 4WD.

“there's lots beauty landscape at Queenstown, and Mark is such great professional photo shoot guide and he taught lots of photography skill.it's worth to take one day trip like this.”

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