Kakadu National Park photography tours

Photography Tour with Grenville Turner

Thursday 19th - Monday 23rd April 2012

Acclaimed landscape photographer, Grenville Turner, will be leading a 5 day photography tour at Wildman Wilderness Lodge in April 2012

from $1,980 per person 

Improve your knowledge and appreciation of photography over 5 days at Wildman Wilderness Lodge. This is a unique opportunity to capture some outstanding images of the Mary River Wetlands, Kakadu National Park and surrounds - a region teeming with extraordinary wildlife, stunning landscapes and a diverse ecosystem.

Enjoy 4 nights accommodation in your choice of a luxe Habitat or eco Safari Tent, plus exclusive tours daily to different specially selected photographic locations guided by Grenvlle Turner.

Price per person 

 Price includes: 

• 4 nights accommodation
• Return transfers from Darwin
• All meals - full breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea, 3-course evening meal
• Exclusive tours with Grenville Turner's specialist photographic tutoring and guidance
• Morning cruise on Home Billabong

 Payments: A 1.5% credit card surcharge applies.

 Please note:  Prices are available for partners of keen photographers who may wish to join the tour but not participate it the photography workshops. Contact  us for more information.

ABOUT GRENVILLE

"The measure of a photographer is the ability to adapt to life's timeless landscape while challenging willing minds"

Grenville Turner is a professional photographer with more than 30 years experience behind the camera. Grenville is an experienced teacher, having conducted study tours for Sydney University plus numerous workshops and independent photography tours around the country. Grenville enjoys helping keen amateur photographers to take better pictures. This includes guidance in the field plus Lightroom, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements to become more proficient with image editing and printmaking. 

DRAFT itinerary

The timing and order of this itinerary is subject to change, depending on light and weather conditions. The intention is to optimise the conditions each day and achieve the best possible results for all participants. 

Day 1: Thursday, 19th April

Afternoon arrival. Check-in and meet in the Wildman Pavilion (adjacent to the main Lodge) for a briefing of the next few days. Before dinner head out to Leichhardt Point for pre-dinner drinks and to enjoy sunset over the wetlands.

Day 2: Friday, 20th April

Early morning Billabong Cruise and crocodile spotting before breakfast. 4WD tour in Mary River Wetlands National Park. Return to the Pavilion for afternoon and evening workshop tuition. Dinner in the Lodge restaurant. 

Day 3: Saturday, 21st April

Following an early breakfast depart on a full day tour into Kakadu National Park. Capture the detail in the flora and fauna, in contrast to the vast and spectacular views of the Arnhemland escarpment. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the National Park. See some extraordinary and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Return to the Lodge for dinner this evening.

Day 4: Sunday, 22nd April

Following breakfast, today's guided tour will either be by foot or quad bike, depending on the condition. Discover the immediate surrounds of Wildman Wilderness Lodge with it's teeming wildlife, termite mounds, monsoon forests, mangroves and wetlands. Gain an insight into the ancient traditions from a Traditional Owner of this land. Return to the Lodge for lunch for an afternoon of tuition in the Pavilion before dinner. This evening Grenville will run through a side show of his own images and describe the techniques used in each shot. A great opportunity to pick up some last tips.

Day 5: Monday 23rd April

After breakfast, check out and depart the Lodge. Your journey back to Darwin will stop via Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, an important refuge for wildlife and plenty of birdlife to photograph. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing on to Darwin.

contact us 

Spaces are limited. For more information or to Book Now               

Call (08) 8978 8955

Email reservations@wildman.com.au