Sunset Meetup: Howden Boat Ramp, Hobart

Update: this meetup has moved from the summit of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington to Howden Boat Ramp, south of Hobart, as there's a real risk of no visibility up on the mountain and some strong winds. The drive is about the same as heading up to the summit, and the conditions should be a lot more hospitable for photography. Sunset is at about 7:50pm on this day. We'll meet from 7:00pm, giving us time to find compositions before the light peaks, then shoot through to 8:30pm into blue hour.

On this evening the sun sets almost in line with the boat ramp, so we'll see how that alignment goes, and it's a good chance to practise some long exposures. The tide will be low. Bring a tripod and some warm layers.

Please note: this is not a tutorial or workshop, just an opportunity for photographers to gather together and practise their craft. Whilst this event is listed on the Sony Scene platform, all photographers are welcome, no matter what brand of camera you intend to bring.

I'll confirm on the day by 3pm if anything changes. Updates come by SMS and email, so keep an eye on your phone on the day.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEDT
• Sunset: about 7:50pm
• Meeting point: Howden Boat Ramp, Wingara Rd, Howden. Map pin: https://maps.google.com/?q=-43.03735,147.29866 
• Cost: Free
• Group size: Limited to 12 photographers

Looking forward to shooting the sunset with you at Howden. If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to get in touch.

• What you can shoot and practise on the night:

  • Photographing sunset into blue hour over the city and the water
  • Long exposure photography as the city lights come on
  • Wide angle compositions from the summit
  • Using the summit's rocks and alpine vegetation as foreground interest
  • Working with changing light as the sun drops and dusk settles in

• Camera with manual controls
• Wide angle lenses
• A tripod for stable long exposure shots
• Neutral Density (ND) filters if you have them (recommended)
• Remote shutter release (if not built into your camera)
• Warm layers, beanie and gloves: the summit is cold and exposed, even in late October
• Enclosed footwear is strongly suggested
• A head torch for after sunset
• Snacks and water