Mount Barney Astro & Landscape Workshop
2026 Launch · Yellow Pinch Lookout · Elabana Falls · Lake Maroon · Scenic Rim
⚡ Limited to 4 participants. Strong early interest. Register early to secure your spot!
Join the Priority WaitlistDuration
3 Days / 2 NightsGroup Size
Max 4Tuition
AU$1,750†All-inclusive: tuition, accommodation, transport
†AU$350 deposit secures your seat. Balance due 30 days prior.
Why Mount Barney?
Queensland’s Scenic Rim is a landscape photographer’s dream—rugged peaks, untouched rainforest, and some of the clearest dark skies in the region.
- Golden-hour mountaintop vistas from Yellow Pinch Lookout
- Astrophotography from a pre-scouted dark sky location just outside the park
- Slow-shutter rainforest photography at Elabana Falls
- Sunrise shoot at Lake Maroon or Mount Maroon foothills
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1: Waterfalls & rainforest compositions
- Day 2: Sunset & blue hour at Yellow Pinch Lookout
- Night 2: Milky Way shoot from dark sky reserve
- Day 3: Optional sunrise at Lake Maroon
- Post-processing session (Lightroom & Photoshop)
- Personalised feedback and portfolio help
What You’ll Learn
- Long exposure waterfalls & composition
- Astro planning & execution (stacking & tracking)
- Blue hour blending and twilight exposure
- PhotoPills planning techniques
- Milky Way editing workflows
- Critiques & professional development advice
Register Your Interest
Permits are currently in the final approval stage. Submit your name and email below to be the first to know when bookings open for this unique all-inclusive workshop experience.
Stay Under the Stars at Mount Barney Lodge
This isn’t just a workshop — it’s a photographic retreat in one of the most breathtaking corners of Queensland. Mt Barney Lodge offers everything we need to relax, reset, and focus deeply on our photography.
- Wake up to mist rolling over the mountain — right from your cabin window
- Fall asleep beneath the Milky Way after an epic astro shoot
- Enjoy our own editing space for post-processing sessions and creative chats
- Relax by the campfire, explore nearby trails, and recharge between sessions
- Private or twin-share rooms available in a rustic, comfortable setting
It’s remote, peaceful, and the perfect base for three days of inspiration and photography. You bring your gear — I’ll bring the guidance, the locations, and the spark. Let’s make magic under the stars.
FAQs
Where is the workshop based?
We’ll stay in accommodation at Mount Barney Lodge. It includes a meeting room for editing and presentations. The full address will be provided after booking.
Is accommodation included?
Yes — 2 nights of shared or private accommodation included. This makes logistics smoother, especially for sunrise and late-night astro shoots.
How do I get there?
Drive or catch transport to the accommodation. From there, I’ll drive you to all photo locations in a 4WD — no need to navigate or hire a car.
What’s the fitness level required?
Light to moderate. Walks include 1km round trip to Yellow Pinch Lookout (gentle incline) and short rainforest tracks at Elabana Falls.
Can I bring a drone?
Drone use is not permitted inside Mount Barney National Park. However, depending on nearby locations and airspace laws, we may advise optional drone use outside the park.
Do I need to know Manual mode?
Not at all — this workshop is suitable for both beginner and intermediate photographers. I’ll guide you through your settings for every shot.
What happens in bad weather?
We adapt. Cloudy nights mean more editing time in our shared workspace. If rain hits a shoot, we pivot to another site or topic (like waterfalls or moody mist).