Kalbarri ‘Coral Coast’ Photo Adventure

Flexible with date between April to November

Cost: $2860 per person / Single supplement $385

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 »

Optional Activities:
Scenic flight over the Pink Lake or half day at the Abrolhos Island in Kalbarri (cost not included in the photography package)

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).

Kalbarri 'Coral Coast' 5-Day Tour (7-Day Option)

Explore – Relax – Enjoy! Let us take you on an amazing photography journey along the Coral Coast. This 5-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 (7-Day option), fresh local crayfish in Cervantes and Kalbarri's iconic Finlay's Fish BBQ 

This New Norcia and Pinnacles Day Tour starts & finishes in Perth (departure times are subject to change with the seasons). Heading out of Perth, the lush green wine region of the Swan Valley will take us to the untouched bush & wetlands of the Chittering Valley, in the northern hills of the Darling Range. We'll enjoy lunch at one of the Swan Valley's top vinery.

Our first overnight stop is the Abbey of New Norcia. Established in 1847, the town offers an abundance of historical old buildings to test your architectural photographic creativity.  We'll share quarters in the monastery's guesthouse and enjoy a simple home cooked meal served in one sitting at the same time as the monks, in the guesthouse dining room. After dinner we'll head out for some astrophotography weather permitting.

Monks can be seen time-to-time walking outside the monastery, please respect their privacy.

Transit to Kalbarri. Heading north through the Midlands via Tree Springs, Mingenew and Mullewa, (wildflowers photo opportunities in season) this morning we head to Kalbarri National Park. Sunset session at Jake Point, and weather permitting, night photography and light painting session at Red Bluff. Accommodation: Villa/Kalbarri

Early start, sunrise at the iconic Nature Window and Kalbarri Skywalk. Photo ops at Nature Window, Z-Bend and Kalbarri Skywalk. Coastal Cliff and Beach Sunset and Twilight photography session as I share with you my favourite and most photogenic shooting locations! We'll also explore Jake Point... a surfer's paradise, from there you can also spot dolphins surfing the waves and seals enjoying there breakfast. Free time this afternoon for those wishing to book a scenic flight to the Abrolhos Islands or a River Gorges & Pink Lake flight.  Accommodation: Villa/Kalbarri

Early morning sunrise opportunity before setting up mid morning to capture the mesmerising Hutt Lagoon aka the Pink Lake in Port Gregory. Today we'll head back south and transit through Geraldton and Dongara. After checking in our accommodation for the night, we'll enjoy a late lunch at the famous Lobster Shack before heading to The Pinnacles for an iconic Sunset, Twilight and (astro) Nightscape photography session in the Pinnacles Desert.  Accommodation: Motel/Cervantes

Sleep in or get up early to capture the sunrise at the Pinnacles. After breakfast we'll checkout and make the short drive Lake Thetis ( stromatolites) before heading back onto the Indian Ocean road towards Perth

We’ll make a quick break along the way to climb snow-white sand dunes in the Nambung National Park near Lancelin, and time permitting stop along the way for more photo ops. ETA arrival in Perth: mid-afternoon

A perfect add-on before your Kalbarri Coral Coast 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)