About the event
$500.00 deposit required to secure your spot.
Full cost of event is $3445 per person, twin-share room. A Single supplement is available on request for an additional cost. Remaining balance minus the deposit will be paid direct to Travel Managers Australia. Any clients outside of Australia and New Zealand that would like to book for this workshop are invited to visit www.andyyee.com to make a reservation
Balance due: 31 August 2022. Maximum group number of participants is 10 people.
Join us in the heart of the Australian Outback for four stunning days in the Red Centre. An itinerary full of photogenic opportunities from the Field of Dreams at night to the aerial views of a doors off helicopter ride, we will encapsulate as much of the colourful landscape as possible.
Day 1 - Ayers Rock - Field of Lights Star Pass
Arrival is at Ayers Rock Airport. This evening we head out to stroll under the stars at The Field of Light Uluru. Just after the sun sets, you’ll be welcomed to an exclusive dune top As darkness falls, 50,000 glass spheres will gently light up the desert. Covered under a sky brilliant with stars, Field of Light beckons you to lose yourself momentarily in the rhythms of coloured light.
Day 2 - Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
Rise early to travel to the sunrise viewing area, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee while you watch the changing colours of Uluru as the outback awakens to the first sunlight of the day. Travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta and admire panoramic views of the southern side before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Explore the gorge and its unusual conglomerate rock formations before following a walking trail through Walpa Gorge. Astro Tour: Learn about astronomy and its beginnings, Interactive tour with use of telescopes and binoculars
​Day 3 - Kings Canyon & Outback Panorama
Drive through the sand hill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping at Kings Creek Station for a delicious cooked breakfast of bacon & eggs, baked beans and toast with coffee, tea and juice. Continue on to Watarrka National Park where you can make the rocky climb with your Guide to the rim of Kings Canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views. The six km Kings Canyon Rim Walk may take up to three hours to complete and is for those with a good level of fitness*. Along the way visit the Garden of Eden, a green oasis deep inside the Canyon.
*Optional base walk for those who don't wish to climb to the rim
​Day 4 - Extended Helicopter flight over Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Experience the beauty of these famous Australian landmarks from above. The incredible rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta are a must-see from the air. On the flight, you’ll fly by Uluru and across to the spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta for a view that will leave you speechless.
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Due to the sacredness of this area, much of it is off-limits from the ground. The only way to really appreciate this amazing landscape is to see it from above. You will not be disappointed! The extended helicopter tour adds an extra six minutes to the flight to match the flight path of our planes. This extension will take you around the back to capture that ultimate shot of Uluru and Kata Tjuta together.
The afternoon is your choice. There is so much to see including options listed below. You may choose to relax at the resort instead.
- Image critique and post processing/editing techniques
- Enjoy a camel tour at sunset against the incredible backdrop of Uluru *
- Segway tour *
- Uluru Sunset tour *
- Award winning sounds of silence dinner *
- an evening of dining under the outback sky
- Outback BBQ *
(* additional cost applies for the above optional activities)
Alternative activities at no cost: discovering local indigenous art, Bush food experience, Indigenous garden walk, or a guided walk to the base of Uluru can also be arranged.
Day 5 - Depart
Today is when we say goodbye to a memorable time in the Red Centre.
Techniques covered
- Landscape
- Aerial
- Night
- Astro
What to bring
- Camera
- Suggested range of lenses covering wide angle (12-16mm), medium length for aerial (24-70mm) to zoom (200mm recommended)
- Tripod
