Victoria · April 2027
Macedon Ranges autumn photography tour.
Three days photographing the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford at the peak of autumn colour: avenues of honour, Japanese maples, historic gardens and misty lakes. Led by a guide who grew up in the region.
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Max 8
- Autumn
- All skill levels
Tour overview
Three days photographing the Macedon Ranges and Daylesford at the peak of autumn colour: avenues of honour, Japanese maples, historic gardens and misty lakes. Led by a guide who grew up in the region.
Dates and pricing for April 2027 are released to the waitlist first, then booked through our online store here on capturedu.com.au.
- When
- April 2027
- Length
- 3 days, 2 nights
- Group
- Max 8
- Fitness
- Easy: short walks
- Start/finish
- Melbourne CBD
- Base
- Boutique hotel, Daylesford
Why this tour
Built for photographs, not sightseeing.
Peak colour
Timed for the second half of April, when the avenues and gardens usually turn.
Local knowledge
Your guide grew up here and knows which lane glows at 7am.
Small group
No more than eight photographers, so there is room at every tripod spot.
Close to home
Pick-up and drop-off in Melbourne CBD. No flights, no fuss.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Itineraries may change with weather and conditions to put you in the best light.
- 01
Day 1 · Mount Macedon
Into the ranges
10am pick-up in Melbourne CBD. Afternoon shooting autumn avenues and gardens in the Macedon Ranges, then check in to our boutique hotel in Daylesford.
- 02
Day 2 · Macedon Ranges & Daylesford
Sunrise to sunset
Sunrise at an iconic Macedon location, a day among Japanese maples and historic gardens, and sunset over Lake Daylesford. Evening image review.
- 03
Day 3 · Daylesford
Lake Daylesford and home
Sunrise over the lake and jetty, breakfast, one more garden or village location, and return to Melbourne CBD by 7pm.
Itinerary map
Where we go.
The route, stop by stop.
- 1Melbourne
- 2Mount Macedon
- 3Hanging Rock
- 4Daylesford
Gallery
Dates & booking
Reserve your place.
Dates and prices go to the waitlist first. Places are then reserved with a deposit through our secure online store, right here on the site.
| Departure | Length | Group | Price | Status | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2027 | 3 days, 2 nights | Max 8 | On release | Waitlist open | Join the waitlist |
Included
- Two nights in a private room at a boutique Daylesford hotel
- Transport from and back to Melbourne CBD
- Tuition in the field, plus image review sessions
Not included
- Travel to the Melbourne meeting point
- Some meals
- Travel insurance (required)
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Limited places
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Places are limited and offered to the waitlist first.