A Photography Masterclass Escape in Waikato

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This weekend escape is perfect for photographers, both professional and amateur. The highlight being a private photography workshop with one of New Zealand's best landscape photographers, Meghan Maloney. You'll visit some of Meghan's favourite locations like the Blue Springs and Hamilton Gardens, while learning some of the best tricks to take that perfect shot. This getaway is perfect for couples as you'll be based in a luxurious eco-conscious hotel, but singles or families are welcome. Option to do a 2 day masterclass with Meghan.

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Meghan

As a landscape photographer, I travel to many beautiful and often underrated spots in the country to capture the essence of New Zealand's natural environment. I want to share these with you so you can experience the real New Zealand for yourself. When you visit, I want you to experience moments that take your breath away and create memories that you'll remember for the rest of your life!

Trip Highlights

2 nights in the incredible Hidden Lake Eco Hotel

Stay in this luxe new Hotel with a broad palette of natural, sustainable and design aesthetics. Comfort is defined in its leisurely manner.

Private 1 day Masterclass with Meghan Maloney

A private full-day masterclass with one of New Zealand's best landscape photographers. Learn techniques such as using filters for long exposure photography, astrophotography, and capturing beautiful images around sunrise and sunset.

Blue Springs, Hamilton Gardens, Bridal Veil Falls

Spend your last day practising some of the techniques your learnt in the masterclass. With locations such as Blue Springs and Hamilton gardens within a short drive.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: The Waikato

Arrive in the heart of the Waikato region. You'll stay at an eco-hotel which is perfectly located to travel to many of Meghan's favourite photography locations. This escape isn't all about photography, so you'll have plenty of time to explore Cambridge and its great local cafes and restaurants.

Activities

Sleep

OPTIONAL

Car hire

Optional car hire from Auckland or Hamilton.

INCLUDED

Hidden Lake Hotel

Stay in this luxe new Hotel with a broad palette of natural, sustainable and design aesthetics. Comfort is defined in its leisurely manner. The Executive room features a King Bed and access to the hotels Spa.

Day 2

Day 2: The Waikato

Prepare yourself for a big day. You'll meet Meghan before sunrise to setup for one of the incredible locations. Each masterclass is completely unique and can change depending on the weather, and also your preferences. Each day is filled with multiple locations (including sunrise and sunset), before joining Meghan for an expert class on photo editing.

Activities

INCLUDED

Moments with Meghan - 1 day Photography Masterclass

Learn how to capture the beautiful images you've seen in this trip guide by spending a day with Meghan on a personalised photography masterclass. We'll cover techniques such as using filters for long exposure photography, trying out astrophotography (if the time of the year and weather permits), and capturing beautiful images around golden hour and sunrise/sunset in awesome locations such as Lake Karapiro, Bridal Veil Falls and Raglan. I'll take you to locations not on the tourist map and you'll create beautiful images you never even knew you were capable of!

Day 3

Day 3: The Waikato

On your last day you'll have plenty of time to wake up early and try out all your new skills at one of many incredible sunrise locations. Depending on which locations you visited in the masterclass we'll help you find a new location to try recreating one of Meghan's famous shots.

Activities

FREE OPTION

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is one of NZ's best free activities and a place you can easily spend half a day at wandering through the amazing variety of themed gardens. The gardens are constantly being developed and new gardens added all the time so with each visit there's always something new to see. Be transported around the world to Italy, Japan, China, India and more as you wander through at your own pace.

FREE OPTION

The Blue Spring

The Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway) is an NZ treasure with water so crystal clear that you can often see rainbow trout hanging out in the shallows as you wander along the walkway admiring the amazing clarity. The spring creates some of the purest water in NZ, and over 60% of NZ’s bottled water is supplied from here.

STORYTELLER

Meghan Maloney

About Meghan

STORYTELLER

About Meghan

A landscape and travel photographer from New Zealand’s North Island, Meghan Maloney gets adventure. Seeking out New Zealand’s most beautiful and underrated locations, Meghan is devoted to capturing its rich beauty through the trusted lens of her camera. Her feel for the community and sharing New Zealand with the rest of the world allows our travellers to experience the real New Zealand. With Meghan’s expert knowledge, a trip to New Zealand will take your breath away as you create lasting memories. She is also a waterfall enthusiast — need we say more?

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Is it for me?

This trip is designed for travellers who love photography. Both amateur and professionals looking to learn from one of New Zealand's best-known landscape photographers. It's also perfect for couples looking to escape the city for a long weekend away.

What's included?

- 2 nights Hidden Lake hotel (executive king room)
- 1-day private moments with Meghan photography masterclass

Can I personalise this trip?

You sure can! Speak to our friendly team today and we will be more than happy to create a tailor-made itinerary for you, based on your travel wishes and group size.