Nightly from 5pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas
Accommodation Available in Whatipu Lodge (sold separately)

Master Astro Photography on Whatipu Beach, our favorite location in Auckland. This breathtaking beach has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through. Snap the stars over Nine Pin Lighthouse, catch the arch over Paratutae Island, photograph the reflections in the tidal rivers. This location has it all.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, and Samyang.

We’ll teach you stitching, panoramic grids, and advanced students can learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for both beginner and advanced photographers.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Friday July 21
Saturday July 22
Sunday July 23

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets over the west coast horizon.

Create stunning multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out trackers from iOptron, Sky Watcher, Benro and Syrp.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Friday July 14
Saturday July 15
Sunday July 16

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets over the west coast horizon.

Create stunning multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out trackers from iOptron, Sky Watcher, Benro and Syrp.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

We are spending a couple of months in Chile, visiting family and scouting exciting new photography locations.

We will be back in March 2023 - see you then!

Last Chance to catch the Milky Way Core in 2022!
Nightly from 7pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Photograph the Gannet Colony under the stars. This is one of the few locations in New Zealand where you can photograph wildlife and astro at the same time!

We’ll shoot from 7pm to catch the sunset, through to 1am when the milkyway will arch across the horizon. If we’re lucky we’ll even catch some bioluminescence in the waves.

Specialist equipment is available from Lumix, Samyang, and iOptron . We can provide astro-optimized lenses for all major camera brands.

Thursday October 20
Friday October 21
Sunday October 23
(no Saturday class)

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets over the west coast horizon.

Create stunning multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out trackers from iOptron, Sky Watcher, Benro and Syrp.

Try the latest cameras, lenses, and star trackers thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Astro NZ.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from 5pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Photograph the Gannet Colony under the stars. This is one of the few locations in New Zealand where you can photograph wildlife and astro at the same time!

We’ll shoot from 5pm to catch the sunset, through to 1am when the milkyway will arch across the horizon. If we’re lucky we’ll even catch some bioluminescence in the waves.

Specialist equipment is available from Lumix, Samyang, and iOptron . We can provide astro-optimized lenses for all major camera brands.

Nightly from 5pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Photograph the Gannet Colony under the stars. This is one of the few locations in New Zealand where you can photograph wildlife and astro at the same time!

We’ll shoot from 5pm to catch the sunset, through to 1am when the milkyway will arch across the horizon. If we’re lucky we’ll even catch some bioluminescence in the waves.

Specialist equipment is available from Lumix, Samyang, and iOptron . We can provide astro-optimized lenses for all major camera brands.

Friday August 26 (Sold Out)
Saturday August 27 (1 place remaining)
Sunday August 28

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets over the west coast horizon.

Create stunning multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out trackers from iOptron, Sky Watcher, Benro and Syrp.

Try the latest cameras, lenses, and star trackers thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Astro NZ.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from August 19 to 21

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets over the west coast horizon.

Create stunning multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out trackers from iOptron, Sky Watcher, Benro and Syrp.

Try the latest cameras, lenses, and star trackers thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Astro NZ.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

July 29 to 31
Nightly from 4:00 pm to Midnight

Level up your Astro Photography with Star Trackers.
Use a range of Star Trackers and Panorama Heads to create images with unprecedented detail.

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Tracking · Panoramas · Polar Alignment · Light Frames · Dark Frames · Bias Frames

Master Astro Photography near the Warkworth Satellite Station. This spot has unique views of two radio satellite dishes run by AUT. We’ll capture the milky way rising over each as the night progresses.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Photo Warehouse and Samyang.

Advanced students will learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers (you should be comfortable shooting standard astrophotography on a tripod and should know your camera settings well).

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

July 22 to 24
Nightly from 4:00 pm to Midnight

Level up your Astro Photography with Star Trackers.
Use a range of Star Trackers and Panorama Heads to create images with unprecedented detail.

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Tracking · Panoramas · Polar Alignment · Light Frames · Dark Frames · Bias Frames

Master Astro Photography near the Warkworth Satellite Station. This spot has unique views of two radio satellite dishes run by AUT. We’ll capture the milky way rising over each as the night progresses.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Photo Warehouse and Samyang.

Advanced students will learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers (you should be comfortable shooting standard astrophotography on a tripod and should know your camera settings well).

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

May 27 to 30
Nightly from 4:30 pm to 1 am

Level up your Astro Photography with Star Trackers.
Use a range of Star Trackers and Panorama Heads to create images with unprecedented detail.

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Tracking · Panoramas · Polar Alignment · Light Frames · Dark Frames · Bias Frames

Master Astro Photography near the Warkworth Satellite Station. This spot has unique views of two radio satellite dishes run by AUT. We’ll capture the milky way rising over each as the night progresses.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

Advanced students will learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers (you should be comfortable shooting standard astrophotography on a tripod and should know your camera settings well).

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from March 11 to 13 (at all traffic light levels)

Learn to photograph one of New Zealand’s greatest natural wonders.

We’ll teach you all you need to know to take stunning photos of Glow Worms at the spectacular Waipu Glow Worm Caves.

Try the latest cameras and lenses thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Tamron.

Nightly from 7pm to 1am

Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Master Astro Photography in Duder Regional Park. This breathtaking park has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

We’ll teach you stitching, panoramic grids, and advanced students can learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for both beginner and advanced photographers.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Waitangi Day Weekend
Nightly from 7pm to 1am

Level up your Astro Photography with Star Trackers.
Use a range of Star Trackers and Panorama Heads to create images with unprecedented detail.

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Tracking · Panoramas · Polar Alignment · Light Frames · Dark Frames · Bias Frames

Master Astro Photography in Waitawa Regional Park. This breathtaking park has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

Advanced students will learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers (you should be comfortable shooting standard astrophotography on a tripod and should know your camera settings well).

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Nightly from 7pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Master Astro Photography in Duder Regional Park. This breathtaking park has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

We’ll teach you stitching, panoramic grids, and advanced students can learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for both beginner and advanced photographers.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly on January 21 and 22 (at all traffic light levels)

Jan 21 Limited Places Available
Jan 22 Sold Out

Learn to photograph one of New Zealand’s greatest natural wonders.

We’ll teach you all you need to know to take stunning photos of Glow Worms at the spectacular Waipu Glow Worm Caves.

Try the latest cameras and lenses thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Tamron.

Nightly from 7pm to 1am

Level up your Astro Photography with Star Trackers.
Use a range of Star Trackers and Panorama Heads to create images with unprecedented detail.

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Tracking · Panoramas · Polar Alignment · Light Frames · Dark Frames · Bias Frames

Master Astro Photography in Waitawa Regional Park. This breathtaking park has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

Advanced students will learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced photographers (you should be comfortable shooting standard astrophotography on a tripod and should know your camera settings well).

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Capture the Blood Moon from Waitawa Regional Park in Auckland.

This is a rare event. You have just one more opportunity in November 2022, after that you’ll have to wait until 2026 to see it in New Zealand again.

The Blood Moon can be captured in many different ways with many kinds of equipment from basic camera lenses through to huge telescopes and trackers. We’ll work with you to get the best out of the gear you have, and can help in sourcing demo gear or rental equipment for this important evening.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from 6:30 pm

Motion Time-lapse Techniques
Bulb-Ramping · Key-Framing · Grading

Watch clouds stream overhead, see the lights turn on downtown, catch spectacular car trails, and much more…

We’ll create stunning day-to-night transitions in the heart of Auckland, using a selection of motion control heads from Syrp to capture amazing moving time lapses.

Learn how to manually adjust your camera for smooth transitions as the light changes, and how to put the whole time-lapse together in post.

We’ll start a couple of hours before sunset, and finish with editing and a beer somewhere close to the shoot.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly on October 15 and 16 (at Covid lvl 2 or lower)

Learn to photograph one of New Zealand’s greatest natural wonders.

We’ll teach you all you need to know to take stunning photos of Glow Worms at the spectacular Waipu Glow Worm Caves.

Try the latest cameras and lenses thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Tamron.

Nightly from October 4 to 10 (at Covid lvl 2 or lower)

This is your last chance to photograph the galactic core in 2021!

Learn Astro Photography in Piha. Capture the Milky Way soaring over Lion Rock, and a breathtaking view as the Galactic core sets from Tasman Lookout.

Create breathtaking multi-row panoramas, and stacked images for superb clarity. Advanced students can try out Star Trackers from iOptron for the ultimate astrophotography experience.

Try the latest cameras, lenses, and star trackers thanks to Lumix, Samyang, and Astro NZ.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

On Hold until Lvl 2. We’ll reschedule these for Summer soon.

Create breathtaking light-painted portraits with High Res Tours and ballerina Laura Jane on St. Heliers Beach.

Master the art of balancing long exposure, movement, ambient and artificial light, all in a single photograph. We’ll take you through everything you need to know. You’ll have the chance to photography Laura and create the light patterns simultaneously. You’ll even learn how to be a model yourself.

Includes a free Light Stick.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from 4:30 pm

Motion Time-lapse Techniques
Bulb-Ramping · Key-Framing · Grading

Watch clouds stream overhead, see the lights turn on downtown, catch spectacular car trails, and much more…

We’ll create stunning day-to-night transitions in the heart of Auckland, using a selection of motion control heads from Syrp to capture amazing moving time lapses.

Learn how to manually adjust your camera for smooth transitions as the light changes, and how to put the whole time-lapse together in post.

We’ll start a couple of hours before sunset, and finish with editing and a beer somewhere close to the shoot.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud

Nightly from 5pm to 1am

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques
Stacking · Tracking · Panoramas

Master Astro Photography on Whatipu Beach, our favorite location in Auckland. This breathtaking beach has almost 360 degree views, allowing you to capture the Milky Way the whole night through. Snap the stars over Nine Pin Lighthouse, catch the arch over Paratutae Island, photograph the reflections in the tidal rivers. This location has it all.

We have a range of equipment for all cameras to ensure you get the most out of the evening thanks to Lumix, Astronz and Samyang.

We’ll teach you stitching, panoramic grids, and advanced students can learn to shoot with Star Trackers for the ultimate astro photography experience.

Suitable for both beginner and advanced photographers.

Current 3 Day Forecast:
•Red: Bad •Orange: Fair •Green: Clear
•Deep Blue: No Cloud •White: Heavy Cloud