Cape York Expedition

Why This Time of Year?

November is when Tropical North Queensland truly comes alive. Wildlife activity peaks, with rare birds, reptiles and mammals more active than during the cooler tourist months. While conditions are warm and humid, it’s this energy that creates the best photographic opportunities with lush rainforest, vibrant species and constant movement.

This exclusive expedition takes you deep into Cape York, including a private wilderness lodge on a 200 acre reserve near Iron Range. With access to remote locations few ever visit, you will photograph unique species such as palm cockatoos, riflebirds, kingfishers, parrots and elusive mammals like cuscus and possums.

With small group numbers and expert guidance, this journey combines immersive wildlife encounters, creative photography and hands on tuition, designed to help you capture truly unique images in one of Australia’s last untouched wilderness regions.

• Small group size of 6-7.

• Targeting Cape section which includes new and exclusive lodge.

• Targeting Atherton Tablelands.

• Targeting rare and stunning Aussie nature shoots - possums, reptiles and...

• Amazing tropical birds - riflebirds, kingfishers, parrots and...

• Top creative shoots.

• Fantastic workshops to help all levels.

Included

• Professional WPA Photo guide - your images come first!

• 2 flights - Cairns-Lockhart River-Cairns.

• All accommodation - Cape section is exclusive lodge.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Further details as per itinerary.

Not Included

• Other air tickets & flights

• Personal expenses

• Items not included in the itinerary

• Travel Insurance

November 7-15, 2027

DAY 1 - EXPEDITION STARTS IN CAIRNS TODAY

November 7

We include accommodation tonight in Cairns at a resort on the Esplanade. We meet at 4pm for a workshop and a chance to ask questions. Option to join your tutors for dinner.

Resort accommodation.

DAY 2 - CAIRNS TO LAKE EACHAM (Atherton Tablelands)

November 8

We transfer in our exclusive mini bus from Cairns at 7am this morning, driving south, and then west to target waterfalls and rainforest. These are not just any waterfalls, but some of the most beautiful in Australia. A full day of moderate walking with an emphasis on learning the best techniques and trying some angles that are new and creative. We arrive at our lodge and overnight late afternoon. Tonight includes unique shoots of rare animals in the wild. We will offer the best techniques and help you to shoot creatures that you have most likely never seen before.

Lodge accommodation.

DAY 3 - LAKE EACHAM (Atherton Tablelands)

November 9

Full day exploring the Atherton Tablelands region around the lodge. This will include walks via trails that cut through the rainforest to lake views. New birds, plants and creatures will offer new images. We include workshops on the spot for macro and creative subjects.

Lodge accommodation.

The itinerary continues…