What to wear and bring
for your Shutterbug Walkabouts Experience
Whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter, Tasmania’s weather is as unique as its landscapes – changeable and full of surprises!
Be prepared for anything as it's all part of the adventure!
It’s not uncommon to experience all four seasons in a single day, often in unexpected ways, and sometimes more than once in the same day! As we travel between regions, you’ll notice dramatic shifts, particularly when moving from coastal areas to alpine heights.
To ensure you’re comfortable and ready for whatever comes your way, we recommend dressing in layers. This will allow you to adjust your clothing as temperatures shift throughout the day.
When it comes to camera gear and accessories, not everything on the list below is essential for every experience. It’s a guide to help you consider what to bring. Some experiences may call for specific equipment and we’ll make our suggestions separately. What you bring will be based on what you have and the photography opportunities you wish to explore, but feel free to use what works best for you.
Foundational Packing Guide
All weather daywear
Quick dry trousers/shorts
Lightweight top/s
Lightweight jacket
Warm jacket
Windproof jacket
Sturdy closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking on unpaved nature trails as well as potential rocky or sometimes slippery terrain
Wet and cold weather gear
Waterproof jacket with hood (e.g. Gore-Tex)
Waterproof trousers (optional)
Warm jacket (e.g. puffer or
down jacket)
Thermal layers (especially for night-time and early morning photo shoots)
Beanie (woollen hat)
Scarf and gloves
Sun protection
Broad brim sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
FYI… Sunburn is a concern in Tasmania, especially in summer when UV levels can reach extreme highs.
General travel gear
Refillable water bottle
A backpack for your camera and all your personal belongings and refreshments.
Walking/hiking pole or stick
Portable battery charger
Smartphone charging cable (USB)
Hand sanitiser
For Women's Photography Escapes, retreats and custom multi-day tours,
an Experience-specific packing list will be provided separately.
Photo Gear and Accessories
Key essentials
Camera & lens/es
Fully charged battery in-camera
Spare fully charged camera batteries (at least 1)
Battery charger
Memory card in-camera with plenty of available space
Spare formatted memory card/s (at least 1)
Lens cloth (dedicated to the glass only)
Camera blower – to safely puff the dust off your lens before cleaning it (like this one)
Camera bag or backpack
Additional gear to consider
Tripod or Monopod (loan tripods available)
Lens filters (e.g. polarising and nuetral density filters)
Remote shutter release (helps to avoid camera shake so you can achieve sharp photos especially when shooting long exposures and camera is mounted on a tripod)
Headtorch/flashlight with red lamp functionality (for low-light/night photography)
Soft microfibre cloth for cleaning your camera
Which camera?
The camera you bring will depend on what you own and the experience booked. For photography tuition, tutorials and workshops you'll gain much more from the experience with a DSLR or mirrorless camera so you can experiment with different settings. However, for an Experience primarily focused on leisurely immersing in nature through photography, for instance, a Photography Day Out, a point-and-shoot or a smartphone will also be perfectly suited.
Which lens/es?
The lens or lenses we recommend will depend on what you own and the Experience booked. We typically suggest an all-rounder lens, such as an 18-55mm or 24-70mm. Depending on the genre of photography you wish to explore during your Experience, you may also want to consider other lenses, such as prime, zoom wide-angle, macro or telephoto lenses.
Lens filters
Lens filters are specific to the lens you intend to use them on, so you may need to purchase the right one for your lens/es. However, we do have some filters and filter step rings available that you can borrow if you need. Lens filters are not essential for all Experiences. Please reach out to discuss what you may need during your Experience.
Tripods and monopods
Checked luggage limitations may determine whether you bring yours with you. However, there are plenty of lighter weight options out there these days. Rest assured however, you can use one of our loan tripods or monopods, at no additional cost, for the duration of your Shutterbug Walkabouts Experience.
Camera manual
While a basic understanding of navigating your camera is helpful, it is in no way essential; this is why we are here... to help you! We also maintain an extensive digital library of camera manuals for reference as needed. Before you leave home, you may like to download a copy of a PDF/digital version of your camera's user manual to your mobile device. You will usually find one on the camera manufacturer’s website. Alternatively, type into your web browser search bar… ‘[camera make and model] user manual’ … look in the search results for the version relevant to you and your camera. Ideally this will be from the manufacturer’s website listed in the search results. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’ll help you find it.