Photography Workshop - Dark Light - The Mofo Foto Walk 2027

Epic Landscapes Await There are places in Tasmania that feel untouched by time. The Southwest is one of them. Ancient forests cling to the mountains, waterfalls disappear into deep valleys and the landscape shifts between every shade of green. Mist moves through the peaks. Fungi emerges from the forest floor. Light breaks through the clouds and, for a few minutes, the entire landscape changes. Over four days, we'll head deep into Tasmania's Southwest National Park, exploring the locations that have made this one of our favourite places to photograph. We'll visit iconic landscapes and seek out lesser-known locations that reward those willing to look beyond the obvious. Our base is Pedder Wilderness Lodge, surrounded by mountains, forest and the waters of Lake Pedder. From here, we'll make the most of the changing winter light, with early starts, golden hour shoots and plenty of time to work each location. But this is more than a landscape photography tour. It's four days in one of the world's great wilderness regions, with local photographers who know the landscape, a structured learning program, dedicated editing sessions, premium accommodation and exceptional food. A chance to slow down, explore deeper and photograph Tasmania at its wildest.

Few places offer the photographic diversity of Tasmania's East Coast. Over four days, they'll take you to some of the best locations they've discovered through years of exploring the region. Moss-covered myrtle forests. Dramatic waterfalls. Granite coves and crystal-clear turquoise water. And the distinctive red lichen-covered boulders of the Bay of Fires. Every location offers something different. We'll chase first light along empty beaches, slow down and work on composition in ancient forests, experiment with shutter speeds and filters at waterfalls and make the most of the ever-changing coastal light. As photographers themselves, the East Coast is a place we keep coming back to. There is always another location to discover, another composition to find and another moment when the light transforms the landscape. To keep the experience personal, the tour is limited to just six guests and two instructors. That means more one-on-one tuition, individual feedback and the opportunity to learn from two photographers with different styles, experience and perspectives. Your comfort and enjoyment are a priority to Tasmanian Photography Tours. The accommodation and fresh Tasmanian meals round out the experience, ensuring you can focus fully on your craft.

The Miena cider gum is an iconic eucalypt found only around the edges of frosty low-lying areas within a 20-kilometre radius of Miena. There are only a small number of Miena cider gum stands left. Since the early 1990s, it has faced a gradual decline in numbers, leading to its current listing as an endangered species. Climate change is the overarching threat to the Miena cider gum as it is sensitive to drought and the warmer temperatures are decreasing its resilience. The Miena cider gum is an iconic tree of Tasmania's Central Highlands that has evolved to be the most frost tolerant of the eucalypts. It has a rich cultural history of use by the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, who would drink the rich sugary sap or 'cider' that leaks from crevices in the trunk. Tasmanian Photography Tours has secured special access to locations that allow us to carefully capture the haunting silhouettes of the perished and also enjoy moments with the few still remaining. With a focus on spending time amongst the cider gums, this tour suits those who love capturing trees and want to pay homage to these beauties while they still exist.

At the edge of Tasmania, Bruny Island feels like another world. Cliffs drop into the Southern Ocean, beaches stretch into the distance and the light can change the landscape in minutes. Over four days, we'll explore the island with time to slow down and photograph it properly. From the Bruny Island Lighthouse and the sweeping views at The Neck to the open coastline of Cloudy Bay, each location offers a different story and a new opportunity to work with the light. You'll head out before sunrise, stay out for golden hour and wait for the moments that make a photograph. Along the way, we'll search for one of Bruny's most elusive subjects, the white wallaby. When the sun disappears, the photography continues. From our accommodation, we'll turn our cameras to the night sky, looking for the Milky Way and, if the conditions align, the Aurora Australis. This is Bruny Island beyond the postcard. Four days of exploration, photography and chasing the light.

Over three days and two nights, immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Mt Field National Park during the peak of Tasmania's famed fungi and fagus season. With Mt Field Retreats booked for our group, you'll enjoy a balance of comfort, creativity and connection. From the golden hues of Australia's only deciduous beech (fagus) to forest floors alive with extraordinary fungi, Mt Field sets the stage for an unforgettable photography journey. Sunrise and sunset shoots among the fagus, daytime macro and focus-stacking sessions in lush rainforest and hands-on editing workshops ensure you capture this spectacular season at its very best. Guiding you through it all are Tasmania's leading fungi and landscape photography experts Tim Grimsey and Francois Fourie - each bringing years of experience, local knowledge, and creative insight. With two instructors dedicated to supporting small groups of six, you will receive loads of one-on-one time as you learn. Take the comfortable new cabins at Mt Field Retreats, add incredible food, a welcoming group of like-minded photographers, great instructors, the magic of Mt Field National Park and you have the ultimate fungi and fagus photography tour.

Moss Hotel is a 41 room hotel in the heart of Salamanca, Hobart surrounded by many of the best eating and dining establishments in Hobart. The hotel lies within two converted convict-built ex-warehouses, designed to reflect and show this heritage connection while bringing the wilderness of Tasmania into the hotel through multi-storey plant-filled light wells and planted areas. Many of the rooms feature sandstone walls and exposed timber beams. The property is both boutique and unique. Each guest is treated as a family member and the hotel is truly a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of this vibrant southern city. Almost all of the room fixtures and its furniture and other rooms product has been sourced locally from Tasmanian suppliers. Staying here is a true Tasmanian experience.

Salamanca Terraces offers self-contained and fully serviced accommodation located right on Salamanca Place in the picturesque and historic Sullivan's Cove waterfront precinct of Hobart. The apartments feature spacious living areas and offer one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom townhouses, two-bedroom / two bathroom apartments, and penthouse apartments with fully equipped modern kitchens and laundry facilities. The studio apartments offer a kitchenette and ensuite. Salamanca Terraces also provides complimentary wireless internet access, is fully air-conditioned, has complimentary on-site car parking, 24 hour reception, express check-out service, and daily housekeeping services. The flexibility, comfort and location of Salamanca Terraces provide the perfect accommodation choice for business travellers, holiday visitors and extended stays for executive relocations. Enjoy the best location in Hobart. Location can make such a difference to the enjoyment of your stay in Hobart. Salamanca Terraces is ideally situated on Salamanca Place, adjacent to Hobart's picturesque waterfront and the historic precinct of Battery Point. Stroll the cobbled pathways, marvel at the skills of local craftspeople, or browse the art galleries in this unique cultural heartland of Australia's island state. Also, don't forget to experience the famous Salamanca Markets on Saturdays.

Lenna of Hobart is not just a place to rest your head. It’s an experience. Open the door to this 1874-built sandstone mansion and connect with Hobart Town’s story. This landmark hotel puts you right on the historic doorstep of Hobart’s vibrant waterfront. Salamanca Place, home to Australia’s largest outdoor market and fine eateries are a few hundred metres away and a short walk leads to the CBD, Mona ferry terminal and waterfront precinct. About 100 years after the mansion was built, a new accommodation wing opened. With it came a new level of luxury for Lenna of Hobart. Today, rooms with harbour, mountain and park views blend with the same elegance and level of service the hotel is regarded for. In any room Nespresso coffee machines, complimentary wifi and modern comforts come standard. Want to really treat yourself? Stay in a penthouse with 360-degree sweeping rooftop views. The restored mansion is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register as a superb example of early colonial architecture. The delicate restoration preserves Lenna of Hobart’s past while affording generous luxuries of today.