About the event
This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy two days on Rotoroa Island, a wildlife sanctuary just an hour from Auckland. We'll be taking advantage of the island's dark night skies to learn astro photography. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches and experience the conservation of iconic New Zealand species during your stay.
The package includes:
- Water Taxi to and from Auckland central
- Accommodation for the night on the island (boutique hostel)
- A night under the stars learning how to capture the night sky and the Milky Way
- A processing session to make the most of your RAW files
- A guided nature walk on the island
- A $50 donation to the Rotoroa Island Trust, a nonprofit restoring the island sanctuary
Please read the FAQs below to find out what to bring and for more information about this event.
Please have the weekend of 25th & 26th July available in case the weather doesn't permit the event going ahead on the planned dates.
Please note: This event is suitable for all skill levels but at a minimum you should be comfortable operating your camera in manual mode and be able to navigate through your camera's settings.
Techniques covered
- Astro photography - from the basics to the more advanced capturing techniques
- Post processing - learn to make the most of those RAW files, create & stitch panoramas and stack images
- A guided nature walk with one of the knowledgeable and passionate island rangers
What to bring
- Food for two days (there are cooking facilities on the island)
- Linen (pillowcase [pillow is provided], sleeping bag or duvet/bed sheets, and towels)
- Camera and lenses (wide angle for astro, others for wildlife/landscape during the day)
- Tripod
- Torch or head torch
- Laptop to follow along during processing session (optional) - NB: Download a free trial version of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop if you don't have this software application already
