We begin our adventure this morning and travel from Queenstown through to Milford Sound, which is located in the northern region of the Fiordland National Park. The journey along the Milford Road leads us through spectacular ice-carved valleys and we will stop to photograph at different locations. We will arrive at Milford Lodge in the afternoon and settle in to our exclusive Riverside Chalets, which boast breath-taking views of the Fiordland mountains. After taking a short break to refresh we will explore the Milford Sound foreshore to photograph this magnificent iconic landscape. In the early evening we return to the nearby lodge and enjoy a sumptuous dinner together.

Today we spend a full day exploring Milford Sound and the surrounding Cleddau Valley. Pre-dawn we return to the foreshore to explore different compositions for blue hour and first-light photography. After breakfast we join a two-hour photography boat journey which takes us through the length of the fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. As we cruise past precipitous landscapes we will also be looking for New Zealand fur seals, Bottlenose or Dusky dolphins, and any other marine life we may encounter.

After returning from the cruise we enjoy some time to relax at the lodge before venturing out again to explore the nearby rainforest, and then moving to our last-light position at the end of the day.

This morning we have one last opportunity to explore new compositions and capture Mitre Peak and the surrounding mountains of Milford Sound in the pre-dawn light. After breakfast we make the return journey to the laketown of Te Anau. Our base for the following three nights is at the prestigious Fiordland Lodge, which commands a magnificent view over Lake Te Anau to the Fiordland National Park. We arrive in the afternoon and take a moment to refresh at the lodge before driving to a nearby location to photograph sunset. Dinner at the lodge is always a culinary delight and the perfect way to unwind after a full day in the field.

From our base at the Fiordland Lodge we will enjoy unparalleled access to the untamed wilds of the Fiordland National Park as we explore this hidden region of New Zealand by private-charter helicopter.

The Fiordland National Park is New Zealand's largest and most legendary wilderness area. Covering 1.2 millions hectares, and mostly only accessible by air or sea, much of this region has not yet been photographed. Named Ata Whenua by early Māori, which translates to Shadowlands, the name evocatively captures the mood and mysteriousness of the landscapes found here. Weather-scarred coastlines give way to a labyrinth of glacier-carved waterways which lead deep into the Fiordland interior, where ranks of precipitous mountains tower above the valleys below.

During the next two days we will take two private helicopter charters into different locations within the park, spending time in hidden locations which offer spectacular opportunities to capture never-before-seen photographs. Each day's photography location plan will be tailored to take advantage of the prevailing weather conditions. The isolation of the areas we visit has been beneficial in ensuring their epic beauty remains virtually unspoiled and undisturbed, and we will be capturing incredible images of what is considered the most formidable wilderness of mainland New Zealand.

While in Te Anau we plan to also photograph at locations accessible by vehicle, and these will be decided based on the timings of our helicopter explorations.

This morning we photograph first light over Lake Te Anau before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After enjoying three wonderful nights at Fiordland Lodge it is time to move to our next location: Glenorchy. We travel through lush, rolling countryside and beside the azure waters of Lake Wakatipu, arriving at the Blanket Bay Lodge in the afternoon. Consistently voted one of the world’s best Lodges by many prestigious publications and organizations, such as Conde Nast Traveler and National Geographic, Blanket Bay is the perfect place to conclude our photography escape. The lavish rooms offer a traditional New Zealand alpine lodge stay in comfort and style. Dinner includes a daily changing five-course degustation menu cooked with passion, precision and flare, delivering cuisine to excite the palate.

During our two-night stay here we will explore the enchanting mountain and forest landscapes including taking a private helicopter charter to the renowned Mount Earnslaw area. Many locations we photograph at around Glenorchy were used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

At our last dinner we will celebrate the wonders and fun of our travel together, and the incredible photography which we have experienced.

We enjoy a relaxed breakfast this morning before we farewell the lodge and travel to Queenstown Airport to connect with your departing flight. A private helicopter airport transfer from the lodge can be arranged on request.