NZ Winter Pilot: Snow, Ice & Stars
July 2026 · Aoraki/Mt Cook · Hooker Valley · Lake Tekapo
Join Priority Waitlist⚡ Limited to 4 participants · Heavily discounted · Help shape the 2027 master workshop.
Duration
6–7 Days(flexible based on weather & light)
Group Size
Max 4Pilot Rate
AU$6,950AU$2,950 Pilot Edition
AU$450 deposit secures your place · Only 4 seats
Early bird pilot rate — same epic locations, fewer people, more freedom
This pilot run includes nearly everything the full 2027 workshop will offer — but with rawer scouting energy, flexible weather-dependent sequencing, and your input shaping the final format.
Draft Itinerary
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Christchurch · 3pm meet-and-greet · Port Hills sunset shoot |
| Day 2 | Lake Tekapo sunrise · Explore Church of the Good Shepherd · Milky Way session over the lake |
| Day 3 | Drive to Mt Cook · Sunset and astro shoot at Hooker Valley Swing Bridge |
| Day 4 | Hooker Valley sunrise · Ice textures · Optional helicopter scouting (weather dependent) |
| Day 5 | Tasman Glacier shoot · Astro post-processing class · Optional star trails overnight |
| Day 6 | Flexible: Lake Pukaki reflections or Twizel canals · Image review and editing session |
| Day 7 | Final sunrise shoot · Wrap-up brunch · Return to Christchurch by afternoon |
*Subject to weather and field conditions. Some mornings may shift to optimise light or astro skies.*
Editing & Learning Access
Because this is a scouting-driven trip, we’ll also dive into editing techniques when downtime allows. You’ll get:
- On-location editing walk-throughs and problem-solving
- Recorded Lightroom & Photoshop tutorials after the trip
- Bonus 1:1 post-workshop Teams call for image feedback
- Lifetime access to these videos and member content as a thank you
Register Interest
Fill out the priority waitlist form and I’ll contact you directly with full trip details. This is not a polished tour — it’s a co-creative adventure into the heart of winter.
Join Priority WaitlistTestimonials
"Knighty's Astro photography session was an amazingly transformative and immersive experience as a beginner photographer... I came back with marvellous photos and newfound confidence."
– Amber
"I was absolutely stoked with the workshop... Dylan clarified a lot of the questions I had. Would love to do this again!"
– Workshop Participant
"Dylan was an attentive and knowledgeable instructor who was prepared to put in extra time... He made sure to check on all photographers and provided tailored advice."
– Participant Feedback
"The workshop was excellent. Dylan was very knowledgeable and professional. He went over and above to ensure we all had a great experience."
– Nikon School Attendee
"Even with the constant rain, Dylan kept me up to date and gave me peace of mind. The workshop clarified so many things that YouTube never could. Highly recommended!"
– Workshop Attendee
"I would highly recommend a Nikon School Workshop and Dylan Knight. He followed up with extra resources and provided a professional experience from start to finish."
– Nikon Workshop Participant