8 Queenstown Photography Tours, Compared

1.AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews Our pick

Join photographer Simon for a private evening under Queenstown’s Southern sky. Choose a location near Lake Wakatipu or in the surrounding mountains, learn to photograph stars and constellations, hear Māori stories of the sky, and pose for a nightscape portrait. The tour runs for about two hours, starts at 7:30 pm, and costs $557.90 for a group of up to four.

“Great experience! Highly recommend, Simon was very knowledgeable and made for a great evening. Great for family’s”

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2.Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $235

Join photographer Glen Howey for a private five-hour trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. You’ll travel beside Lake Wakatipu, stop among mountain, forest and lake scenery, and get practical help with your camera and composition. The tour includes hotel pickup, snacks and a tripod on request. Bring a fully charged camera battery.

“Amazing scenery. Excellent support and education about , not only my camera, but using my eyes to see ‘the picture’ . Much appreciated.”

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3.Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $235

Join Queenstown photographer Glen Howey for a private, roughly five-hour photography outing. Take pictures around town, then head to Skippers Canyon for dramatic gorge views and sunset light. You’ll get practical camera guidance, hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks, and a tripod on request. Bring your own camera with a fully charged battery.

“The weather was cloudy and sometimes shower, therefore some views were blocked by the fog and clouds. Glen Howey, who was a professional photographer living in Queenstown for over 5 years, somehow knew how to deal with thiRead more”

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4.Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $263

Set out from Queenstown, Frankton, or Arrowtown with a local photographer in a private 4WD. Learn camera settings and composition, then shape the day around places such as Skippers Canyon, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, or Wanaka. Martin is named often as a guide, though the assigned photographer may vary. Lunch and camera hire cost extra.

“Martin was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire group had a fantastic time as Martin showed us wonder after wonder traveling through the deserts, forests, and lakes of NZ. Martin shared with us so many hRead more”

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5.Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $173Best value

Photographer-guide Martin takes your private group of up to four along Skippers Road in a comfortable AWD, sharing camera advice and stories of the canyon’s gold-mining past. Expect about five hours, hotel pickup, tea and cookies, and photo stops above the Shotover River. Bring your own camera or rent a Nikon.

“Martin gave a knowledgeable guided tour of the canyon focusing on photogenic sites, but with personal tips and shared experiences on photographic techniques. We ran overtime with no concern on his part. It was one f the highlights of our trip and we would recommend anyone interested in the experience whether or not they are serious photographers.”

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6.Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $322

Set out from Queenstown with local photographer Aiste in a private, air-conditioned 4WD. Shape the day around places such as Arrowtown, Skippers Canyon, Glenorchy and Wanaka, with photographic guidance, a light lunch and 5 to 10 professional photos included.

“From the start to end, our professional photographer / tour guide, Aiste, was perfection! From Queenstown, through Glenorchy, Wanaka, to Skippers - Aiste guided us to incredible views, amazing photo opportunities, and unbelievable phRead more”

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7.AuthenticAs Discover Queenstown – Professional Photography & Exclusive 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Spend about two hours exploring Queenstown’s surrounds in a private 4WD with a guide and personal photographer. Stop at Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, Lake Hayes, Coronet Peak and Skippers Canyon for local stories, mountain views and portraits. Simon is a guide associated with the tours, and your photos are supplied digitally afterward.

“After an unexpected free day opened up during our vacation, we wanted someone to guide us around the Queenstown area and show us the region’s hidden gems—places less accessible and often overlooked by larger tours. Simon was incRead more”

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8.Half Day Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $192

Spend five private hours photographing Queenstown and the Southern Lakes with a local guide. Choose the places and themes that suit you, from well-known viewpoints to quieter stops. Get help with composition and camera settings, enjoy hotel pickup, and take a tea, coffee, and cookie break on board. Guide Martin has also helped visitors make better use of their iPhone cameras.

“Extraordinary tour! Extraordinary guide! We saw an amazing amount of Queenstown back country that had breath taking vistas. Great photos !!! Do not miss this.”

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