Experience the best of Australia's Southwest on this epic 6 day photography adventure!.
Capture some of Western Australia's most spectacular and dramatic coastal landscapes!
27/10 - 01/11 2026 | Limited Places Available
Throughout this photography tour we will have the opportunity to witness and capture some of the Margaret River Region's most spectacular offerings, which may include;
- CRYSTAL CLEAR COVES
- RUGGED CLIFF FACES & SEA STACKS
- MAGNIFICENT DARK SKIES
- THE LUSH SOUTHERN FORESTS
- COASTLINES FROM ABOVE
The southwest of Western Australia is one of the most biologically rich regions on Earth, home to an extraordinary number of plant species found nowhere else. Each year from late winter through spring, the landscape erupts with thousands of wildflowers, transforming forests, heathlands, and coastlines with colour - creating spectacular photography opportunities.
The region is boasts many national and marine parks, featuring ancient karri forests, dramatic coastal cliffs, and crystal clear water. It also offers one of the longest whale-watching seasons in the world, running from July through to November!
Why a Nature By Nathan Photography Tour?
I have been passionately photographing Australia for the past decade, for many of those years I have also been running workshops and tours, ranging from 1.5hours to 15 days! Nothing brings me greater joy than sharing that passion with other keen photographers.
The goal of my tours is to offer value for money in both the experiences and education - There are no photography secrets on my workshops or tours, I will share everything I know when it comes to helping you become a better photographer.
The goal of my tours is to offer value for money in both the experiences and education - There are no photography secrets on my workshops or tours, I will share everything I know when it comes to helping you become a better photographer.
For this tour, we are teaming up with Dylan Knight, a Sunshine Coast–based landscape, seascape and astrophotography photographer who regularly runs small-group photography workshops all across Australia and New Zealand.
We do not treat our photography tours as our own personal photography trip. We only plan tours at locations where we am knowledgeable and experienced. This tour isn't "the Nathan & Dylan show" - it's about you, and the beautiful destination that we are visiting. Whilst we may have my own cameras in hand throughout some of this tour, it is usually for demonstrative purposes, and the guest's photography always comes first!
Testimonials
Hi Nathan
I wanted to send my sincere thanks for your personalised tuition and flexibility to ensure we all had a fantastic learning experience during your recent Cervantes-Jurien Bay Landscape and Astrophotography Workshop. Your workshop provided me with plenty of new information which I could put into practice there and then, and review with you in a timely manner.
With only six participants doing the workshop, we all received plenty of individual tuition which I found very helpful, especially in reinforcing your suggested techniques to take a quality and striking image.
The locations for each session provided unique photographic opportunities, I gained much new knowledge, which I can now put into practice.
I thoroughly enjoyed your workshop. We had a wonderful group of like-minded participants who were happy to share their personalised knowledge when it came to camera equipment and were great to chat to.
Thank you and I look forward to reviewing and editing my photographs and applying my new knowledge when out and about photographing.
With kindest regards,
I wanted to send my sincere thanks for your personalised tuition and flexibility to ensure we all had a fantastic learning experience during your recent Cervantes-Jurien Bay Landscape and Astrophotography Workshop. Your workshop provided me with plenty of new information which I could put into practice there and then, and review with you in a timely manner.
With only six participants doing the workshop, we all received plenty of individual tuition which I found very helpful, especially in reinforcing your suggested techniques to take a quality and striking image.
The locations for each session provided unique photographic opportunities, I gained much new knowledge, which I can now put into practice.
I thoroughly enjoyed your workshop. We had a wonderful group of like-minded participants who were happy to share their personalised knowledge when it came to camera equipment and were great to chat to.
Thank you and I look forward to reviewing and editing my photographs and applying my new knowledge when out and about photographing.
With kindest regards,
- Lindy R.
I have attended two of Nathan’s photography workshops and have found these to be incredibly thorough and excellent value for money. Nathan is extremely knowledgeable in his craft and would highly recommend his workshops. I am also a Patreon of Nature by Nathan and find his content very useful - again providing excellent value for money.
- Emma K.
Went on Nathan's 4-day photography workshop adventure in Karijini in April 2022 and it was one of the most amazing experiences! Nathan was not only an incredible teacher when it came to capturing breath-taking photos, but also an awesome guide through the Park over the 4 days; extremely generous with his time and knowledge. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend every workshop to everyone!
-Phoebe D.
Tour Itinerary
All Nature By Nathan photography tours run with a flexible itinerary. I've been doing it this way for years so that guests get the best photographic opportunities possible, dependent on the weather conditions.
Imagine booking into a tour with a rigid itinerary, and heading out to do astrophotography on a cloudy night, when the sky was clear the day before, just because you need to stick to the schedule! That doesn't seem right to us - so instead we adapt to the weather conditions and pick the best location from the list of potential shooting areas.
Imagine booking into a tour with a rigid itinerary, and heading out to do astrophotography on a cloudy night, when the sky was clear the day before, just because you need to stick to the schedule! That doesn't seem right to us - so instead we adapt to the weather conditions and pick the best location from the list of potential shooting areas.
On this tour we will have:
- 5 Sunrise Sessions
- 5 Sunset Sessions
- Astrophotography and/or Waterfall/Forest Shoots (if weather allows)
- 2-3 Post Processing Sessions
Locations we aim to visit include:
- Sugarloaf Rock
- Injidup Bay Area
- Castle Rock
- Boranup Forest
- Busselton Jetty (longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere)
- Canal Rocks
- Cape Naturaliste
- Meelup Regional Reserve
- Hamelin Bay
- Injidup Bay Area
- Castle Rock
- Boranup Forest
- Busselton Jetty (longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere)
- Canal Rocks
- Cape Naturaliste
- Meelup Regional Reserve
- Hamelin Bay
Plus any other locations we see suitable to visit throughout the workshop!
Castle Rock, Dunsborough WA
Explore the calm sandy bays of Meelup Regional Reserve.
This tour will include multiple sunrise visits to Meelup Regional Reserve, home to the iconic Castle Rock and other great coastal scenes.
This tour will include multiple sunrise visits to Meelup Regional Reserve, home to the iconic Castle Rock and other great coastal scenes.
Enjoy Wide Angle Astrophotography In Bortle 2 Dark Skies.
If the weather is kind we will have an opportunity to photograph the setting Milky Way Core over the Indian Ocean - If we are extremely lucky the Aurora Australis may show itself.
Slow Down And Breathe In The Fresh Southern Forests Air
The Margaret River Region is home to some significant and rare Karri Forest - We'll schedule some time for photography in this area when the conditions are just right!
The Margaret River Region is home to some significant and rare Karri Forest - We'll schedule some time for photography in this area when the conditions are just right!
See Sunsets Over The Dramatic West Coast
Cape Naturaliste is home to the most dramatic scenes that the region has to offer. We'll take you to all of the popular locations - and some of our favourite hidden gems too!
Cape Naturaliste is home to the most dramatic scenes that the region has to offer. We'll take you to all of the popular locations - and some of our favourite hidden gems too!
Inclusions
- Travel from Perth Airport or your pre-booked accommodation, to all tour destinations. Returning to Perth Airport or your pre-booked accommodation upon completion.
**Please note that we recommend arriving to Perth the day before tour commences if coming from interstate - as we must depart for Dunsborough no later than 11:30am on the 27th.**
- Accommodation throughout the tour duration (likely twin-share with own private room).
- Workshop tutoring and photographic instruction.
- A welcome dinner for all guests on the first night.
-Take-home landscape photography notes and guidance in PDF format.
Not Included
- Airfares to and from Perth.
- Comprehensive travel insurance (compulsory for participation in this event).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, meals/drinks, and medication.
- Photographic equipment.
- Any fees outside the itinerary/programme for this event.
Investment
$3950.00 Per Person
A retainer fee will be required to secure your place once expressions of interest have been received, followed by a payment schedule in lead-up to the tour.
This tour is for a group of 10 participants, places must be booked to cover tour expenses and proceed as advertised. In the event that not all spaces are filled, an alternative arrangement may be offered.
A retainer fee will be required to secure your place once expressions of interest have been received, followed by a payment schedule in lead-up to the tour.
This tour is for a group of 10 participants, places must be booked to cover tour expenses and proceed as advertised. In the event that not all spaces are filled, an alternative arrangement may be offered.
Disclaimer
Tour bookings are subject to the workshop terms and conditions. Please ensure you have read, understand, and agree to these prior to booking.
Drones aren’t part of this workshop. If you fly independently outside workshop schedules, you’re responsible for current CASA rules and any local/site restrictions.
Drones aren’t part of this workshop. If you fly independently outside workshop schedules, you’re responsible for current CASA rules and any local/site restrictions.