Private Tauranga & Rotorua Photography Tour

North Island

New Zealand Photography Workshops

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Photographer shooting a tiered waterfall along Coromandel’s coast

Experiences

Photography

Private Tours

Day Tours

Small Group Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua or Tauranga

Locations: Rotorua, Tauranga

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 8 hours

Details

Capture the Beauty of Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand’s most photogenic regions, offering a mix of geothermal wonders, lush forests, and sparkling coastlines. From hidden waterfalls to dramatic volcanic landscapes, every location offers a new opportunity for breathtaking photography. With local insight from Ken Wright, you’ll not only see these sights but also learn the techniques to capture them beautifully.

This private tour is designed for both beginners and seasoned photographers, with expert tuition tailored to your skill level. Whether you’re looking to refine your long exposure shots or simply want to explore with your camera, the experience is crafted around your goals. You’ll leave with not only stunning photos but also valuable knowledge to use in your future photography.

Te Rere I Oturu Falls—also known as Te Rereioturu Falls—is a striking 22-metre multi-tiered cascade in Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, reached by a short forest walk through lush regenerating bush.

Lush waterfall scene in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, New Zealand

Tarawera Falls waterfall emerging from cliff face in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

A Personalised Photography Experience

What makes this tour special is the one-on-one guidance you’ll receive from Ken Wright, a local professional who knows the Bay of Plenty inside out. His passion for both the landscape and photography ensures you get the best of both worlds. Every stop is carefully chosen to give you unique perspectives and the chance to create striking compositions.

You’ll be picked up from either Tauranga or Rotorua, making it easy to begin your photography journey wherever you’re based. Along the way, you’ll explore geothermal features, coastal views, and hidden gems that only a local would know. The day is all about capturing images that you’ll be proud to showcase and remember long after your trip.

HIGHLIGHTS

A full-day private tour
Discovering the Bay of Plenty
Taking photos of long exposure waterfalls
Snapping dynamic seascapes

INCLUSIONS

8 hours of photography lessons
Free "Pocket Guide Landscape and Wildlife Photography" included
Tripod and ND Filters available for hire at no charge
Transport provided during the tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
National Park concession fees covered by DOC

CANCELLATION & REFUND

15 days or more before departure: NZ$300 per person cancellation fee**
8-14 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee**
Less than 8 days before departure: No refund

*Less any booking or credit card fees if applicable.

Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Itinerary

1.Your tour will start when you are picked up from your accommodation or a pre-arranged location (Tauranga or Rotorua). We will commence with a short briefing and give you options of an itinerary for your personalised tour.

2.We have the option to stay local to your accommodation and explore a diverse range of spectacular waterfalls at several locations perfect for long exposure photography.

3.Or with an early start, we can travel further afield in the morning and experience one of the Bays remote beach locations to create a range of dynamic seascapes. In the afternoon travel deep into the forest to experience the Bays’ most majestic waterfall at 65m tall in full flood, Tarawera Falls is simply breathtaking, time permitting we have the option to go above the cliff line and photograph cascade falls a feature missed by most.

4.You will learn how to take control of some of the most important settings on your camera for waterfall photography and capture long exposure images with the use of our ND filters. You will be given advice on composition and tips around processing. The tour will end when you are taken back to Tauranga/Rotorua.

5.Tour Start Time: The start time of this tour is flexible to work in with the sunset time and your travel schedule. Ideally, a time will be chosen to allow for the tour to finish with a sunset shoot near your accommodation. We will contact you once a booking has been made, to confirm the best pick-up time for you.