The entire team here at Backcountry Journeys is thrilled to announce one of our most ambitious—and most exciting—workshops to date. We're pleased to introduce the Australia Wildlife Photo Safari: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & Gippsland.

This brand-new 16-day adventure brings together three of the most biologically rich and photographically diverse regions in Australia into one seamless itinerary—designed exclusively for photographers who want more than the typical Australia tour. More wildlife. More ecosystems. More variety. More once-in-a-lifetime moments.

From mossy Tasmanian rainforests to rugged coastal cliffs, from wombats grazing beneath Cradle Mountain to sea lions yawning in the morning glow at Seal Bay, this is a workshop built to deliver extraordinary images—and the kind of Australia experience that travelers rarely get to see.
And now, it’s officially open for booking.

Why This Trip Is So Special

Most Australia itineraries focus on a single region. Ours doesn’t. Instead, we’ve combined three wildly different ecosystems—each handpicked for its photographic potential—into a single journey guided by BCJ pros and expert local naturalists.

This means you’ll photograph:

• Calm lakes and eucalyptus forests in Gippsland

• Moss-draped rainforest, waterfalls, and nocturnal wildlife in Tasmania

• Towering cliffs, turquoise bays, and iconic species on Kangaroo Island

The result is a workshop with unparalleled depth, diversity, and visual storytelling opportunities. It’s the Australia photographers dream about—but few ever get to experience.

Gippsland: A Wildlife-Rich Opening Chapter

Our adventure begins in the underrated (and wonderfully wild) Gippsland region, where dawn light glows through paperbark forests and wallabies graze along lake edges.
Here, photographers can expect:

• Wallabies, kangaroos & forest birds

• Platypus in quiet streams

• Lyrebirds and parrots in eucalyptus groves

• Soft reflections on the region’s vast lake systems

It’s a gentle and diverse introduction—a perfect warm-up before we head south into Tasmania’s dramatic cool-climate landscapes.

Tasmania: Rainforests, Highlands, and Iconic Wildlife

Once we land in Hobart, the tone shifts—dramatically. Tasmania feels like a different planet: cooler light, deeper forests, denser textures, and creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
In Mt Field National Park, we’ll photograph:

• Waterfalls framed by vibrant green moss

• Fern gullies washed in filtered light

• Wombats, echidnas, and platypus in pristine habitat

From there, the Tasmanian Highlands deliver a spacious, tundra-like wilderness with opportunities to capture:

• Tasmanian devils & quolls

• Wombats grazing in open alpine light

• Wide, moody highland vistas

• Night skies perfect for astrophotography

Then comes one of Australia’s crown jewels: Cradle Mountain.
Think:

• Wombats at dawn

• Alpine lakes glowing with sunrise color

• Echidnas and grassland wallabies

• Shifting weather that transforms the landscape by the minute

With a visit to Devils@Cradle, you’ll also photograph Tasmanian devils at close range—a rare and unforgettable opportunity.

Kangaroo Island: A Wildlife Haven and Grand Finale

Few places in Australia offer wildlife density like Kangaroo Island, and we finish our journey here for a reason—it’s a showstopper.
Highlights include:

Private Dawn Access at Seal Bay

Photograph endangered Australian sea lions with an entire beach to yourself—long before the public arrives.

Rugged Coastlines & Iconic Landforms

• Remarkable Rocks

• Admirals Arch

• Turquoise bays and sculpted cliffs

• Coastal raptors riding the wind

Endemic Wildlife

• Koalas lounging in eucalyptus canopies

• Kangaroo Island kangaroos

• Tammar wallabies

• Glossy black cockatoos

• Rosenberg’s goannas

• Ospreys & wedge-tailed eagles

With golden light, dramatic sea views, and a stunning mix of species, Kangaroo Island is the perfect finale to an already world-class wildlife workshop.

Who This Trip Is For

This workshop is ideal for photographers who want:

• Incredible wildlife encounters

• A wide variety of ecosystems

• A balance of intimate wildlife moments & sweeping landscapes

• Thoughtful pacing with expert instruction

• An immersive look at southern Australia’s rare and beautiful natural world

Whether you love telephoto wildlife work, atmospheric landscapes, or detailed behavior shots, this itinerary is built to deliver a portfolio full of “wow” images.

A Rare Opportunity to Experience Southern Australia in Full

Wildlife, landscapes, coastlines, forests, rain, sun, stars, reflections, behaviors, textures—this workshop has it all. But more importantly, it has what Backcountry Journeys is known for:

• Expert instructors

• Local naturalist guides

• Small group size

• Seamless travel

• All-inclusive comfort

This is more than a photography trip. It’s a complete immersion into some of the wildest places left in Australia.
And now—it’s ready for you.

Ready to Experience Australia’s Wild Side?

Our Australia Wildlife Photo Safari: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & Gippsland is now live and open for reservations. With extremely limited departures and only 10 spots per group, this one will fill quickly.