Atherton Tablelands Photo Tour

$849.00

Embark on a visual journey in this wonderful part of Northern Queensland through the lens of your camera. Our photo tour in the Atherton Tablelands is your passport to discovering the areas most beautiful surrounds, all while honing your photography skills.

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Group Size: Maximum 6
Cost: $849

We will be staying at Birds Heaven holiday house and wildlife sanctuary. The collection of their 3 beautiful retreats are set on a peaceful 10 acres of native bushland.
Stay, relax and connect with what the surrounding has to offer while exploring the best attractions on the Tableland.

Only 4km from town and the closest you can be to Emerald Falls National Park, you’ll be treated to spectacular views towards the Atherton Tableland, hot air balloons drifting at sunrise and magic sunsets. All this while having nature at your door step and enjoying the company of our friendly miniature farm animals.

By staying at this location, we will also be supporting beautiful nature projects. Passionate about preserving the wonderful area more than 700 natives have been planted in the last few years making their sanctuary a little paradise for the local wildlife as well.

This beautiful area gives us opportunity to practice many photographic techniques such as seascape, landscape, wildlife (think Cassowaries on the beach!) bird photography, flora and fauna to name a few.

All levels of photographer and all makes of camera are welcome. Non photographers / family are also welcome.

Highlights include:
– Review of all camera settings
– Landscape Photography and beach hike and hopefully capturing images of local cassowaries
– 2 Waterfall photography sessions
– Barron River cruise

Your host for the weekend is professional photography guide Adrian Matthiassen, an expert in both this magical area of Queensland and photography techniques, will lead you to the ideal vantage points and provide hands-on assistance to capture Hydeaway Bay and The Whitsundays essence. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced photographers, as we tailor our instruction to your needs.

**Medium level of fitness required.

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I look forward to seeing you there

If you are interested in attending this 3 day/2 night tour to the Atherton Tablelands, but cant make it along on the tour date, please send me a message so I can keep you up to date with all the information on future photo tours to the Atherton Tablelands

Tour Details

Tour Dates

To be advised in the near future. Be sure to register your interest at the top of the page to be kept up to date with details

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We will be heading to the Atherton Tablelands to capture some amazing waterfalls and the Barron River to do a river cruise.

Friday 2nd May 2025

7:00am Meet at BP Deeragun
9:30 Stop off at Etty Beach (Cassowary photography and landscape photography opportunity) and morning tea
11:30 Elinjaa Falls
1:00 Zillie Falls
2:30 Milla Milla Falls
5:30pm Arrival
6:30pm BBQ at venue
8:30pm Possible astro photography session (weather depending)

Saturday 3rd May 2025

7:00am Emerald Creek Falls photo opportunity
9:30 Breakfast in Atherton (and Grab lunch for the next leg)
11:30 Mount Hypipamee NP and Dinner Falls
1:00pm Lunch
2:30pm Millstream Falls
6:00pm Dinner in Mareeba
8:30 Night Photography session and possible astro photography (depending on the weather)

Sunday 4th May 2025

7:30am Checkout from Mareeba
7:45am Breakfast at Mareeba Heritage Coffee House
9:00am Davies Creek Falls
12:00pm Lunch at Kuranda
1:00 Barron River cruise and photo opportunity of Barron Falls
3:00pm Head Home

Facilities

Our accomodation has all the facilities you require, including beds, shower and toilet, lounge and dining room and a kitchen

Departure Times And Location

To be advised

Need To Know

Inclusions:

Accommodation: 2 nights in shared accommodation (4 people per bungalow).

Photographic instruction by a professional photographer

Waterfall Tour of Elinjaa Falls, Zillie Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Emerald Creek Falls, Dinner Falls, Millstream Falls, Davies Creek Falls and Barron Falls

Barron River Cruise

All meals (Dinner Friday evening, breakfast lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast and lunch Sunday)

What’s not included:

Drinks and Alcohol
Flights
Airport Transfers
Photographic equipment

What To Bring

Camera, tripod, comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the stay at the Atherton Tablelands?

This is a 3 day/2 night tour

What do I bring?

We recommend you bring

a refillable water bottle
camera gear, including spare batteries and tripod, wide-angle lenses and filters
appropriate clothing (hat, polarized sunglasses, light jacket/jumper during winter months)
reef safe sunscreen
a small amount of cash for purchases at the various locations we stop for lunch

Is Scuba Diving available on this tour?

Scuba diving is not available on this tour – this is an above water photography tour

What food is included?

Lunch is included for each guest for each session. If you have food allergies or specific dietary requirements, please advise me at least 48 hours prior to departure and where possible I will endeavour to meet your request.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Access to most areas of the Atherton Tablelands we visit are wheelchair accessible, however guests may not be able to access all areas on the tour such as some of the walks to various waterfalls

Can I bring alcohol on this tour?

I have no issues with you bringing alcohol on the tour. However, any consumption of alcohol must be done responsibly and it shpuld only be consumed at lunch or dinner

Bookings and Cancellations

1. Cancellation by the Traveller

At Photo Tours Australia, we recognise that attending our workshops and photographic tours requires prior planning and commitment. However, we also understand that unforeseen events or circumstances might arise, forcing you to cancel your participation. Therefore we have established a clear cancellation policy to protect both your interests and ours.

If you cancel more than 60 days before the photo tour start date, we will offer you a full refund of any payments you have made
If you cancel between 60 and 30 days before the tour date starts, we will offer you a 50% refund of any payments you have made
If you cancel between 30 and 8 days before the tour starts, we will offer you a 35% refund of any payments you have made
if you cancel 7 days or less before the tour starts, unfortunately, we won’t be able to provide you with any refund

A ‘no show’ will incur 100% penalty. No refunds are given on unused tickets.

2. Booking changes

PhotoTours Australia will accept travel date changes or changes to another PhotoTours Australia North Queensland Tour (subject to availability) up to 48 hours before departure for a $20 p/person administration fee – any difference in tour price is payable by the passenger. Please note cancellation fees apply for any changes within 48 hours – please refer to the above Cancellation Policy.

4. Change of Itinerary

Tours and itinerary are subject to prevailing weather and river conditions including tides, wind, swell and rain. The vessel master will determine the most appropriate course on the day of travel.

5. Travel Insurance

Holiday plans can be disrupted and cancellation fees can be costly. I highly recommend that you have your own travel insurance. Please note that Travel Insurance may not cover disruptions caused by mechanical breakdowns or adverse weather conditions.

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