There Is Light Only You Can See

Her Light

A premium light-chasing photography journey designed exclusively for women creators across the South Island.

10 Days / 9 Nights
Photography Journey
South Island, New Zealand
Private Small Group for Women Creators
Christchurch
Twizel
Mount Cook
Wānaka
Roy's Peak
Te Anau
Queenstown
Overview

Her Light is a premium light-chasing photography journey designed exclusively for women creators. Led by Sony New Zealand Ambassador and National Geographic contributor Meghan Maloney, and accompanied by LEYOO founder Lily with local bilingual support, this journey brings you into one of the South Island's most photogenic seasons.

This is a deeply immersive creative experience shaped around light, nature, aesthetics and self-expression. Travelling with like-minded women, you will slow down among snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, starry dark skies, native forests and majestic fiords, creating meaningful images while reconnecting with your own creative voice.

Journey Highlights
Full Creative Guidance
Photography mentoring from Meghan Maloney, including pre-trip online preparation, three private workshops, daily image reviews and personalised creative direction.
Designed Around Light
Routes and shooting sessions arranged around sunrise, sunset, Milky Way and golden-hour windows, with local knowledge guiding access to quieter locations.
Women-Only Small Group
Limited to eight female participants, creating an intimate, focused and supportive atmosphere for photography, conversation and creative growth.
Dual Mentors & Local Support
Meghan leads the photography experience, while LEYOO founder Lily provides bilingual support, local coordination and a feminine perspective throughout the journey.
Five Creative Themes
Mountains, stars, water, native landscapes and the relationship between women and nature form the visual foundation of the journey.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Christchurch: Arrival & Opening Workshop
Stay: Christchurch
Experience
Arrive in Christchurch and begin with an ice-breaker lunch, followed by an opening creative workshop to set intentions for the 10-day light journey.
Meals
Lunch / Dinner
Days 2-3 Twizel / Mackenzie Basin: Lake Pukaki & Aoraki / Mount Cook
Stay: Twizel
Experience
Explore the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki and the alpine landscapes around Aoraki / Mount Cook. Capture sunrise, sunset and starry skies in the world-renowned dark sky reserve.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 Wānaka: Post-Processing & Style Workshop
Stay: Wānaka
Experience
Photograph morning landscapes before joining an exclusive Meghan-led workshop focused on post-processing, image review and personal photography style.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 Wānaka: That Wanaka Tree & Matukituki Valley
Stay: Wānaka
Experience
Capture sunrise at the iconic That Wanaka Tree, enjoy a relaxed vineyard session, then continue to Matukituki Valley for an afternoon of landscape photography.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 Roy's Peak: Helicopter Sunrise Shoot
Stay: Te Anau
Experience
Take a helicopter transfer to Roy's Peak for a breathtaking alpine sunrise shoot, then journey onward to the tranquil lakeside town of Te Anau.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 Te Anau: Doubtful Sound Wilderness
Stay: Te Anau
Experience
Spend a full day immersed in the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, photographing water, mist, mountains and the quiet scale of Fiordland.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Days 8-9 Queenstown: Glenorchy & Moke Lake
Stay: Queenstown
Experience
Photograph along scenic routes before diving into creative sessions at Glenorchy Lookout and Moke Lake, two of the region's most atmospheric landscapes.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 Departure: Arrowtown & Closing Workshop
Departure from Queenstown
Experience
Visit historic Arrowtown, then gather for a closing workshop and portfolio sharing session before departing with new work, refined creative direction and lasting friendships.
Meals
Breakfast / Lunch
Included
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Land transportation within New Zealand by luxury Mercedes 12–17 seater vehicle
  • Dedicated bilingual driver-guide service throughout the journey
  • Accommodation listed in the itinerary, 9 nights in total
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • All listed attractions, experiences and exclusive activities
  • Local coordination and on-ground support during the journey
  • Professional mentoring, three private workshops, daily light-chasing reviews, pre-trip online classes, questionnaire and professional gear list

For meals not included in the itinerary, we recommend carefully selected local restaurants and assist with reservations, ordering or takeaway arrangements where needed. These meals are at guests' own expense.

Not Included
  • International return flights and domestic flights within New Zealand
  • Passport and visa-related costs
  • Personal expenses during the journey
  • Optional free-time activities and related transport
  • Tips or gratuities, if applicable
  • Any services not specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary
Price
From NZD 9,500 per person
Twin-share basis · Indicative from-price

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