Historic Darwins Walk Photo Adventure

Scene Festival • Explore the Blue Mountains • Talk Sony • WIN A TRIP TO JAPAN

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Jay Evans for a guided photography walk along one of Wentworth Falls' most iconic trails, the Darwins Walk, following Jamison Creek through lush Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness.

This immersive morning adventure takes us on a journey following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, tracing the creekside track past waterfalls, wildflowers, birdlife, and landscapes to capture. We make our way to the famed Weeping Rock, where cascading water spills gracefully over sandstone ledges, before continuing on to the breathtaking Rocket Point Lookout, with sweeping views across the valley and Wentworth Falls.

For the more adventurous, an additional side trip will descend the Grand Staircase to the middle of Wentworth Falls for a dramatic perspective.

Along the way, you'll explore diverse photographic opportunities. From intimate creek scenes, ferns, wildflowers and birdlife, to dramatic escarpments, waterfalls, and valley vistas. With Jay's guidance, you'll learn how to approach both landscape and nature photography in this varied environment, balancing technical skill with creative vision.

📍 Why Darwins Walk?

• 💦 Iconic Blue Mountains waterfalls including Weeping Rock
• 🌿 Lush creekside wilderness through World Heritage forest
• 🏞️ Sweeping valley views from Rocket Point Lookout
• 🪜 Optional Grand Staircase descent for a dramatic waterfall perspective
• 📸 Diverse opportunities across landscape, macro and nature photography
• 🚶 A historic trail first walked by Charles Darwin in 1836

🏆 Attend & Win a Trip to Tokyo & Kyoto

As this event is part of Sony's Scene Festival, for every ticket you purchase, you will receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win the ultimate Scene experience in Tokyo & Kyoto!

Your attendance must be recorded for your entry into the draw to be validated.

🌠 What You'll Explore

📷 Composition in Nature — From wide valley views to intimate creekside details

💦 Waterfall Techniques — Master long exposures and shutter speed control for flowing water

🌤️ Using Natural Light — Shooting under forest canopy and open escarpments

🖼️ Storytelling in Landscapes — Building a visual journey through changing environments

🥾 Fieldcraft — Moving safely with your gear and respecting the fragile World Heritage ecosystem

🗓 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday 17th October

🕢 Meet Time: 7:00 AM

🕐 Finish Time: Approximately 1:00 PM

📍 Meeting Point: Cassiopeia Coffee, Wentworth Falls Village — perfect for a quick coffee before we begin

🚶 Route: Cassiopeia → Darwins Walk → Weeping Rock → Rocket Point Lookout → optional Grand Staircase descent → return via track

🚗 Parking: Available near Wentworth Falls Station and on surrounding village streets

🥾 Fitness & Terrain

🔹 Grade 3 – Moderate

• Approximately 7km round trip
• Uneven terrain, stairs, and creek crossings
• Suitable for participants with moderate fitness, comfortable walking on bush tracks
• Optional Grand Staircase descent for those wanting a more adventurous side trip

✨ Why Join?

• Explore one of the most beautiful and accessible Blue Mountains tracks with expert photographic guidance
• Refine your skills in creekside, waterfall, and escarpment photography
• Learn to capture both grand landscapes and hidden details
• Share the experience with like-minded photographers in a supportive environment

💧 Book Your Place

Step into the footsteps of Charles Darwin, who first walked this trail in 1836, and discover how to translate the natural drama and delicate details of Wentworth Falls into compelling imagery.

✨ World Heritage wilderness. Waterfalls & escarpments. Hands-on learning in the field.

🔗 Secure your spot today — places are limited!

• Composition in Nature
• Waterfall Techniques
• Capturing with Natural Light in the Blue Mountains
• Storytelling in Landscapes
• World Heritage Photography fieldcraft

• 📷 Mirrorless or DSLR camera and lenses
• 🔭 Lens choice — wide-angle (16–35mm) and telephoto (24–105mm); longer focal lengths (100–400mm) highly recommended
• 🎛️ Tripod and plates/mounts for stable long exposures
• 🎚️ Shutter remote for sharp, shake-free images
• 🔋 Charged batteries and empty memory cards — bring spares to keep shooting
• 🌅 Landscape filters — Grad ND and CPL, if you own them
• 🎒 Comfortable camera backpack to carry gear safely and easily
• 🥾 Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
• 💧 Water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing
• 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent