Kalbarri ‘Coral Coast’ Photo Adventure

Flexible with date between April to October

Cost: $2860 per person / Single supplement $285

Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 participants or more tours* (*conditions apply, not valid with any other offers, applicable only for direct online bookings).  Spouse, companion & non-photographer welcome.

Escape the busy tracks and experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to shoot dramatic scenery from sunrise to sunset, and capture some of Midland and Western Australia’s Coral Coast most breathtaking landscape. This Coral Coast – Kalbarri photo tour is offered as a stand-alone tour with option to add a pre – Perth tour extension or 3, 4 up to 7-Day tour down WA’s Southwest. It is a perfect tour to include a non-photographer companion.

Observers/ non-photographers companions can either tag along while you are out taking photographs, or do their own exploring of the surroundings and we’ll all meet up in the evenings to share a few stories of the day’s events.

A $1500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot. Click here to make your deposit »

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Full payment at booking is required to secure your spot.

A unique itinerary to Kalbarri specially designed for photographers

• 4x Breakfast, 5x lunch, daily snacks and 4 dinners
• A taste of fresh local produce throughout the duration of the tour
• Comfortable air conditioned 4WD/ Bus
• All entrance fees to exhibits, national parks & locations that we visit for photography
• Martial’s expertise in guiding and photographic instruction

This Coral Coast & Kalbarri National Park 5-Day Tour starts in Perth and finishes in Perth. It is suitable for beginners and experienced photographers of all ages. A moderate level of fitness is required (some walking).

Exmouth Solar Eclipse Photo Adventure (7-Day Tour)

Explore – Relax – Enjoy! Let us take you on an amazing photography journey along the Coral Coast. This 7-Day adventure offers a spectacular selection of locations showcasing some of the most iconic landscape along the Western Australian coastline, 400 million years old inland River Gorges, an array of wildlife and sparkling nights under the stars. Capture the ever changing shadows at the Pinnacles Desert, the striking Pink Lake at  Port Gregory, Kalbarri's Nature Window, and the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef Coastline

Enjoy an Outback open fire dinner at Wooramel Station, fresh local crayfish in Cervantes, Whalebone Brewery, and Kalbarri's iconic Finlay's Fish BBQ 

Perth to Geraldton via the Pinnacles Desert. Early start from Perth to beat the traffic and catch the morning light over Nambung National Park. This morning we'll take the time to explore the Pinnacles Desert and enjoy a delicious meal at the Lobster Shack for lunch. Transit to Geraldton via the Indian Ocean road after lunch. Overnight stay in Geraldton. Hotel/ Motel style accommodation. 

Transit to Carnarvon. Sunset session in Carnarvon, Night photography and light painting session at Carnarvon historic space station. The Carnarvon tracking Station played a major part in the Gemini program. After the conclusion of the Gemini program, the Tracking Station provided extensive support for the project Apollo missions to the Moon. Because of Carnarvon's unique geographical position, it was used to uplink the trans-lunar injection command to the Apollo spacecraft and was the prime link for the last hours of re-entry to Earth. 

Transit to Exmouth. Time permitting, we'll make the detour to Coral Bay on either the way up or on our way down from Exmouth on day-5. If it is not too busy, we'll attempt a sunset and nightscape photography session at Vlaming Head Lighthouse at the point of the cape in Exmouth. The Sunset is absolutely spectacular from there, and it provide the perfect anchor point for astrophotography.  

Early morning sunrise opportunity before setting up mid morning at a chosen location to capture the Solar Eclipse. Free time after the eclipse to explore Ningaloo Reef and take a drive up Charles Knife Canyon on time for sunset.  

After checkout we’ll make the short drive back to Coral Bay and time permitting take the opportunity to go on a Ningaloo Reef Eco Tour or go for a swim and an early lunch before heading back onto the North West Coast Hwy

We’ll make a quick break in Carnarvon to refuel and do some grocery shopping before heading down the coast and setting up camp in Wooramel Station for the night. Wooramel is a photographer's delight if you enjoy bird watching and photographing old cars. Night photography session.  

Day Six

A perfect add-on before your EXMOUTH SOLAR ECLIPSE Photo Tour is our PERTH HALF DAY TOUR or our MARGARET RIVER Photo Tour extension.

Nature, Landscape, Fauna, Nightscape Photography and Wildflowers in season.
In addition to great daily photo opportunities and night excursions, we will also touch on the following photography topics, including:

• Dare to go manual Vs Auto camera settings, when to change
• Working with available light [read & understand the light]
• What lenses should I use
• Understanding your DSLR camera
• Camera settings for macro
• Camera settings for landscape photography
• Camera settings for nature photography
• Image composition, the golden rules and how to break it!
• How to read your histogram and how to fine-tune-it?
• Depth of Field calculation, be in control
• Camera settings to take the perfect shot every time
• Image composition, the golden rules and how to break it!
• Adjust your image exposure in relation to your subject
• Capturing raw
• Post-processing

Temperature can range from: 8-24C in winter to 25-45C in the peak of summer

Average monthly rain for this time of year: 2day/ Jan-Feb- Mar and 8day/ Jun-Jul-Aug

Be organized and pack smart. Sturdy shoes, hat and sunscreen are essential. We will email you a more detailed and updated recommendation list on what to bring with your booking confirmation depending on the time of the years and weather conditions. I recommend packing a basic easy to grab jacket or lightweight rain coat, etc. in a smaller backpack or in your camera bag in case the weather changes suddenly.

Light weight rain jacket and rain pants. You don’t have to go all out here, but it will also help you to keep warm at night. * I really suggest a rain jacket if nothing else, the rain gear will keep you dry when walking in the parks. I have a pair of Teflon rain pants & jacket, super light and perfect to keep in you camera bag in case of a sudden change in the weather.

A warm jacket, long trousers and a jumper or light jacket during the winter month is a must. It can get really cold late afternoon with the sea breeze all year round.

Hat and sunscreen protection, water bottle is a must in Kalbarri.

Your favourite DSLR camera, a multi focal lens (i.e 18-70mm) or fix lens, the wider the angle the better, and a medium to long-range lens (i.e. 80-300mm), plenty of memory cards and fully charged batteries. A small steady tripod & cable release for long exposure is essential. Don’t forget to bring your camera manual if you are not 100% sure about your camera functions. Please note that for better results a recent DSLR digital camera is preferable (0-5yrs old) as technology changes. Polarizer filter, Neutral Density and grabs filters are not a prerequisite but are great tools to have for long exposure and colour saturation.

These tours and workshops are suitable for beginners and advanced photographers of all ages, however a good sense of humour and minimum fitness is recommended. Sturdy shoes, suitable warm cloths, drink bottle and a good camera bag!

A perfect add-on before your Coral Coast – Kalbarri Photo Tour is our Half Day Perth photo tour or after your Coral Coast – Kalbarri Photo Tour to join us on a 3-Day Trip to Margaret River

Take 10% off of the total costs of any WA tours when you sign up for 2 or more tours.

A perfect add-on  before or directly after your Exmouth to Broome Photo Tour is our Half Day Perth photo tour or join us on a Margaret River Region Tour. 

Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more.

Perth-by-Night Photo Tour | Perth Photo Tour

Margaret River | Margaret River Photo Tour

Flexible with dates |  Available all year round (Jan-Fev N/R)