Trekabout Photography Workshops - Twelve Day Kimberley Wildnerness Adventure Tour and Workshop with Pam Jennings and Mark Rayner
Workshops, Tours, Adventures with Accredited Professional Photographer Mark Rayner and the Dream Team
14 Day Kimberley Adventure Tour and Workshop
with Pamela Jennings and Mark Rayner
Creating Adventure through Photography
with Pamela Jennings and Mark Rayner
Creating Adventure through Photography
When : 12 July to 25 July 2025
Where : The Kimberley, North West Australia
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The Kimberley is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth! If you are a passionate landscape photographer with a love of birds then this is for you.
Where : The Kimberley, North West Australia
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The Kimberley is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth! If you are a passionate landscape photographer with a love of birds then this is for you.
Let your senses indulge the breathtaking wonder of this incredible photographer’s paradise.
Imagine 14 days of photographic discovery in the Kimberley in far north Western Australia from the comfort of an air-conditioned 4WD, where we will adventure off-road to photograph wildlife and ancient landscapes.
Departing Broome we explore the Ord River, Purnululu World Heritage Area (where we will capture some amazing astro shots over the Bungle Bungles) El Questro Wilderness Park, Home Valley, Cockburn Ranges, Wyndham and Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve, the Gibb River Road gorges, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek, Derby and finishing in Kununurra. We will be taking you to the best photographic locations at the best time of day and we will only have 6 guests to share 2 tutors. This will ensure your comfort (window seat always when travelling) and unlimited access to photography guidance.
This is a fully accommodated 14 day experience (not easy to achieve on the remote Gibb River Road) including private river camps, cattle station stays, eco lodges, world heritage areas, outback bird photography locations, wildlife reserves and wetlands. Travel by 4WD to outback locations, walk into El Questro gorge, and soak in a Kimberley hot spring, visit nature reserves and wetlands and walk in a world heritage park. Photograph the domes of the Bungle Bungles under the Milky Way and be part of our Ord River wildlife photography cruise in search of crocodiles and birdlife. We offer an optional helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles during our stay.
Come and join Pamela Jennings and Mark Rayner for an amazing 14 day Photographic 4WD Journey through the Kimberley. We will photograph amazing landscapes and its wildlife and show you how to take amazing milky-way shots.
You will enjoy a wide range of photographic topics and locations with our small group of like-minded photographers while we have the time of our lives in the Kimberley. And don't forget Pam is a local and has spent many years photographing and exploring the Kimberley and would love to share her beautiful Kimberley with you.
Here is what Dorianne McGillivray from the Gold Coast said after her 2017 Kimberley adventure. Dorianne has kindly created two audio visuals of her experience. Enjoy:
When you tick off what's on top of your bucket list, it becomes a life changing moment. It was amazing to do so with the company and expertise of Mark Rayner and the awesome fellow photographers along the way.
From Day one, being able to photograph the amazing Boab trees to continuously being in awe the next few days with millions of years old untouched rock formations, riverbanks filled with wildlife like saltwater crocodiles and immense bird life to the simple pleasures of cruising rivers at sunset.
Then came the wilderness of El Questro, that is a must for all nature's lovers. It's just heaven on earth.
However, what is the Kimberley without the Bungle Bungles!! If going to the Kimberley is the opportunity of a lifetime for you, then you wouldn't want to miss out on flying on top of the Bungle Bungles because that, my fellow photographers, is an experience out of this world (literally).
You won't want to have your feet back on the ground I promise...
Finish relaxing on the shores of famous Cable Beach with sunsets and camels...
I have known Mark now for over two years and have participated in many of his workshops. What I found out about Mark is his consistent willingness to assist you always with a smile. No questions big or small are an issue for him.
The workshops are professionally organised with often exclusive places to visit which are sometimes hard to get too unless you have built connections with the locals.
I wish you the best time of your life.
A fellow Trekkie
Dorianne McGillivray
Thank you Dorianne
When you tick off what's on top of your bucket list, it becomes a life changing moment. It was amazing to do so with the company and expertise of Mark Rayner and the awesome fellow photographers along the way.
From Day one, being able to photograph the amazing Boab trees to continuously being in awe the next few days with millions of years old untouched rock formations, riverbanks filled with wildlife like saltwater crocodiles and immense bird life to the simple pleasures of cruising rivers at sunset.
Then came the wilderness of El Questro, that is a must for all nature's lovers. It's just heaven on earth.
However, what is the Kimberley without the Bungle Bungles!! If going to the Kimberley is the opportunity of a lifetime for you, then you wouldn't want to miss out on flying on top of the Bungle Bungles because that, my fellow photographers, is an experience out of this world (literally).
You won't want to have your feet back on the ground I promise...
Finish relaxing on the shores of famous Cable Beach with sunsets and camels...
I have known Mark now for over two years and have participated in many of his workshops. What I found out about Mark is his consistent willingness to assist you always with a smile. No questions big or small are an issue for him.
The workshops are professionally organised with often exclusive places to visit which are sometimes hard to get too unless you have built connections with the locals.
I wish you the best time of your life.
A fellow Trekkie
Dorianne McGillivray
Thank you Dorianne
The Kimberley - Australia's Last Great Wilderness by Dorianne McGillivray
Purnululu - The Bungle Bungles - An Aerial Dance - by Dorianne McGillivray
Here is what Chris Head from Perth had to say after our 2016 Kimberley experience:
If you want to experience a true Kimberley adventure then go on this tour!
Pamela Jennings and Mark Rayner did an excellent job of guiding and oranising the tour. From the beauty of the gorges on El Questro Pastoral Lease, to the wildlife along the Ord River and the spectacle of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National park you won't be disappointed.
We did all of the above and more, ably instructed by Pam and Mark in the technical and composition side of photography.
Being such a small group of only six adventurers, we had no problems in getting a very quick answer to any issues we might have had taking photos.
The days seemed to pass too quickly as there was so much to see and do. I personally love the Kimberley and this was my second time there but my first on an organised photography tour.
I give Pam and Mark a five star rating for this tour so if you are remotely interested in doing it, if you are interested in wildlife, amazing landscapes, beautiful sunsets, experiencing the beauty of the Kimberley and an insight into Aboriginal culture - go ahead, do it!!
Chris Head
Perth
Thank you Chris.
If you want to experience a true Kimberley adventure then go on this tour!
Pamela Jennings and Mark Rayner did an excellent job of guiding and oranising the tour. From the beauty of the gorges on El Questro Pastoral Lease, to the wildlife along the Ord River and the spectacle of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National park you won't be disappointed.
We did all of the above and more, ably instructed by Pam and Mark in the technical and composition side of photography.
Being such a small group of only six adventurers, we had no problems in getting a very quick answer to any issues we might have had taking photos.
The days seemed to pass too quickly as there was so much to see and do. I personally love the Kimberley and this was my second time there but my first on an organised photography tour.
I give Pam and Mark a five star rating for this tour so if you are remotely interested in doing it, if you are interested in wildlife, amazing landscapes, beautiful sunsets, experiencing the beauty of the Kimberley and an insight into Aboriginal culture - go ahead, do it!!
Chris Head
Perth
Thank you Chris.
Here is what Tony Day from Brisbane had to say after our 2022 Kimberley experience:
Just another(!) email to thank you and your team for such a fantastic holiday. I learned a lot about my equipment from Mark and Pam, but more importantly, I learned how to take better photos, regardless of the gear.
It was almost uncanny how Mark or Pam would make this comment about how to approach a particular shoot and make it all sound so matter-of-fact, when I am, like, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Plus their enthusiasm for photography and down-to-earth way of answering what I am sure sounded like stupid questions.
If people are reading this and wondering whether to sign up for a workshop or tour - DO IT!! Worth every cent…pure gold.
I know there was a lot of last-minute adjustments to accommodation and other issues, that we, as guests, did not know about. So, thanx. Can I particularly thank Ken, our extra driver. I know he made a particular sacrifice to agree to driving our sorry butts around the Kimberley in the dry.
If anyone reading does this tour in the future, do yourselves a favour and take both the helicopter rides (The Bungles and the Wyndham mud flats). They were both, in their different ways, totally awesome. I had never been on a helicopter before this tour, and was completely blown away both times!
Tony Day
Brisbane
Thank you Tony.
Just another(!) email to thank you and your team for such a fantastic holiday. I learned a lot about my equipment from Mark and Pam, but more importantly, I learned how to take better photos, regardless of the gear.
It was almost uncanny how Mark or Pam would make this comment about how to approach a particular shoot and make it all sound so matter-of-fact, when I am, like, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Plus their enthusiasm for photography and down-to-earth way of answering what I am sure sounded like stupid questions.
If people are reading this and wondering whether to sign up for a workshop or tour - DO IT!! Worth every cent…pure gold.
I know there was a lot of last-minute adjustments to accommodation and other issues, that we, as guests, did not know about. So, thanx. Can I particularly thank Ken, our extra driver. I know he made a particular sacrifice to agree to driving our sorry butts around the Kimberley in the dry.
If anyone reading does this tour in the future, do yourselves a favour and take both the helicopter rides (The Bungles and the Wyndham mud flats). They were both, in their different ways, totally awesome. I had never been on a helicopter before this tour, and was completely blown away both times!
Tony Day
Brisbane
Thank you Tony.
Day-to-Day Program
DAY 1 – 12 July Broome Broome Bird Observatory
Welcome to Broome! Famous for it’s laid back atmosphere, pearling history, big tides, red pindan cliffs, azure water and of course beautiful Cable Beach. Meet and greet with Mark and Pamela at 3pm and then we head off to our accommodation at the Broome Bird Observatory about 40kms out of Broome. (you will need to arrive into Broome before 2pm so we can pick you up for your transfer out to the Observatory)
DAY 2 –13 July Derby (Birdwood Downs)
This morning we start things off with a bang as we photograph the birds around Roebuck Plains and the Bay. Then it’s time to travel to Derby along the Great Northern Hwy. Stopping for any photographic opportunities that may arise along the way. Birds, billabongs, bulls and Boabs! Sunset shoot with Boab trees and more Boab trees tonight.
DAY 3 – 14 July Mt Hart Lodge
This morning we drive north east along the unsealed Gibb River Road. Our first location to photograph is where the Lennard River runs through the Napier Range (part of the ancient Devonian limestone reef system) and forms the 3.5km long Windjana Gorge. Massive towering limestone cliffs and lots of friendly Freshwater Crocodiles to photograph.
After lunch we are back on “The Gibb” where we make our way into the heart of the Wunaamin Conservation Park and our overnight stay at Mt Hart Lodge. The lodge is a hidden oasis along the Gibb, recently renovated, and one of the Kimberley’s newest bases for exploring the region.
Day 4 – 15 July Mt Hart Lodge
We spend the day exploring the area including the beautiful surrounds of the lodge, and taking a drive their local gorges for a swim, photographing the wildlife and relaxing. We recommend an optional, doors off helicopter flight over the otherwise inaccessible waterfalls and gorges nearby.
Welcome to Broome! Famous for it’s laid back atmosphere, pearling history, big tides, red pindan cliffs, azure water and of course beautiful Cable Beach. Meet and greet with Mark and Pamela at 3pm and then we head off to our accommodation at the Broome Bird Observatory about 40kms out of Broome. (you will need to arrive into Broome before 2pm so we can pick you up for your transfer out to the Observatory)
DAY 2 –13 July Derby (Birdwood Downs)
This morning we start things off with a bang as we photograph the birds around Roebuck Plains and the Bay. Then it’s time to travel to Derby along the Great Northern Hwy. Stopping for any photographic opportunities that may arise along the way. Birds, billabongs, bulls and Boabs! Sunset shoot with Boab trees and more Boab trees tonight.
DAY 3 – 14 July Mt Hart Lodge
This morning we drive north east along the unsealed Gibb River Road. Our first location to photograph is where the Lennard River runs through the Napier Range (part of the ancient Devonian limestone reef system) and forms the 3.5km long Windjana Gorge. Massive towering limestone cliffs and lots of friendly Freshwater Crocodiles to photograph.
After lunch we are back on “The Gibb” where we make our way into the heart of the Wunaamin Conservation Park and our overnight stay at Mt Hart Lodge. The lodge is a hidden oasis along the Gibb, recently renovated, and one of the Kimberley’s newest bases for exploring the region.
Day 4 – 15 July Mt Hart Lodge
We spend the day exploring the area including the beautiful surrounds of the lodge, and taking a drive their local gorges for a swim, photographing the wildlife and relaxing. We recommend an optional, doors off helicopter flight over the otherwise inaccessible waterfalls and gorges nearby.
Day 5 –16 July Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
We check out and drive about an hour to Bell Gorge, still within the Wunaamin Conservation Park. Where we hike down to the gorge and falls, so you will need sturdy shoes, a good camera backpack and a tripod. But boy is it worth it! It’s a popular destination along the Gibb and we will stay long enough to experience and capture its beauty. If you have ND filters, we can use them here. Tonight we enjoy the hospitality and comfort of APT’s Bell Gorge Wilderness Camp for the night.
Day 6 – 17 July Ellenbrae Station
Today we continue on along the Gibb River Road, stopping to photograph Galvan’s Gorge, a small but beautiful waterfall with large Boab Tree overlooking the falls, a must for a swim!
Over lots of bumps and corrugations we get to where the Gibb River crosses the road and pause for lunch and a relaxing swim. In the afternoon our destination is Ellenbrae Station, famous for their fresh scones and cream. Our group will have exclusive use of the quaint rammed earth rooms and safari tents at this low key destination.
Another great bird and landscape destination with a lagoon close by to swim and take bird shots.
We check out and drive about an hour to Bell Gorge, still within the Wunaamin Conservation Park. Where we hike down to the gorge and falls, so you will need sturdy shoes, a good camera backpack and a tripod. But boy is it worth it! It’s a popular destination along the Gibb and we will stay long enough to experience and capture its beauty. If you have ND filters, we can use them here. Tonight we enjoy the hospitality and comfort of APT’s Bell Gorge Wilderness Camp for the night.
Day 6 – 17 July Ellenbrae Station
Today we continue on along the Gibb River Road, stopping to photograph Galvan’s Gorge, a small but beautiful waterfall with large Boab Tree overlooking the falls, a must for a swim!
Over lots of bumps and corrugations we get to where the Gibb River crosses the road and pause for lunch and a relaxing swim. In the afternoon our destination is Ellenbrae Station, famous for their fresh scones and cream. Our group will have exclusive use of the quaint rammed earth rooms and safari tents at this low key destination.
Another great bird and landscape destination with a lagoon close by to swim and take bird shots.
Day 7 – 18 July El Questro Wilderness Park
Today we are back on the Gibb River Road travelling the 150kms to El Questro Wilderness Park. Along the way we photograph the iconic Pentecost River where it crosses the Gibb River Road. With a backdrop of the stunning Cockburn Range it’s a landscape photographers delight. Then onto El Questro Wilderness Park for the next two nights.
Today we are back on the Gibb River Road travelling the 150kms to El Questro Wilderness Park. Along the way we photograph the iconic Pentecost River where it crosses the Gibb River Road. With a backdrop of the stunning Cockburn Range it’s a landscape photographers delight. Then onto El Questro Wilderness Park for the next two nights.
Day 8 –19 July El Questro Wilderness Park
Up early for our private photo session at the palm clad thermal pools of Zebedee Springs. We get 1 hr to ourselves before it opens to the general public. And what an hour it is! Plenty of time to take awesome nature images then enjoy a soak in the thermal pools.
We enjoy lunch at a local billabong and sunset at Pidgeon Hole lookout overlooking the Pentecost River.
Up early for our private photo session at the palm clad thermal pools of Zebedee Springs. We get 1 hr to ourselves before it opens to the general public. And what an hour it is! Plenty of time to take awesome nature images then enjoy a soak in the thermal pools.
We enjoy lunch at a local billabong and sunset at Pidgeon Hole lookout overlooking the Pentecost River.
Day 9 - 20 July Ord River (Parry Creek)
After breakfast we travel the last of the Gibb River Road as we head to the historic town of Wyndham, Western Australia’s northern most town and back drop to many great Australian films. We visit 5 Rivers Lookout, go searching for Gouldian Finches, then shoot a few Boab landscapes at sunset as we make our way to our overnight accommodation at Parry Creek on the Ord River flood plains.
Day 10 –21 July Ord River (Parry Creek)
Up bright and early to get to our meeting point for our private small boat tour, photographing the tropical river-life on the Ord River. The birds and crocs are all out as we go through a lot of space on our SD cards! We will capture the birdlife that lives along the river and it’s one of the few places in Australia where you can photograph freshwater and saltwater crocodiles side by side in their natural habitat.
After lunch we drive to Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve an important waterbird feeding and breeding area, listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, where we will hotograph more birds until
sunset.
Day 11 – 22 July - Purnululu APT
This morning we head off to the Bungle Bungle Range of Purnululu National Park. It’s a few hours of travel along the Great Northern Highway, but the terrain is beautiful and there is always something to stop for. The next section is an unsealed 4WD track into the Bungles, only 50kms but takes around 2 hours to travel. Here we encounter a landscape dominated by spinifex country. We arrive in time to photograph the rich red escarpment of the Bungle Bungle Range as it lights up at sunset. For the next two nights we get spoiled at the APT lodge that is only minutes from the best photographic locations.
Day 12 –23 July Purnululu APT
Today we make the most of photographing this spectacular geological formation. Exploring Piccaninny Creek and the stunning Cathedral Gorge in all its moods. Sunrise, sunset and night sky photography sessions are all available.
We have the added bonus of great bird photography back at our safari camp.
Optional - helicopter shoot over the massif is highly recommended.
Day 13- 24 July Kununurra
Today we explore the northern section of the massif and Echidna Chasm. This gorge is a spectacular long, narrow chasm. It has striking colour variations, depending on the angle of the sun beaming into the chasm, with Livistonia palms waving from the 200 m high ridges above. In the afternoon light we sadly leave the Bungle Bungles and make our way back to Kununurra for our final evening and farewell dinner.
Day 14 – 25 July Check Out
After breakfast we travel the last of the Gibb River Road as we head to the historic town of Wyndham, Western Australia’s northern most town and back drop to many great Australian films. We visit 5 Rivers Lookout, go searching for Gouldian Finches, then shoot a few Boab landscapes at sunset as we make our way to our overnight accommodation at Parry Creek on the Ord River flood plains.
Day 10 –21 July Ord River (Parry Creek)
Up bright and early to get to our meeting point for our private small boat tour, photographing the tropical river-life on the Ord River. The birds and crocs are all out as we go through a lot of space on our SD cards! We will capture the birdlife that lives along the river and it’s one of the few places in Australia where you can photograph freshwater and saltwater crocodiles side by side in their natural habitat.
After lunch we drive to Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve an important waterbird feeding and breeding area, listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, where we will hotograph more birds until
sunset.
Day 11 – 22 July - Purnululu APT
This morning we head off to the Bungle Bungle Range of Purnululu National Park. It’s a few hours of travel along the Great Northern Highway, but the terrain is beautiful and there is always something to stop for. The next section is an unsealed 4WD track into the Bungles, only 50kms but takes around 2 hours to travel. Here we encounter a landscape dominated by spinifex country. We arrive in time to photograph the rich red escarpment of the Bungle Bungle Range as it lights up at sunset. For the next two nights we get spoiled at the APT lodge that is only minutes from the best photographic locations.
Day 12 –23 July Purnululu APT
Today we make the most of photographing this spectacular geological formation. Exploring Piccaninny Creek and the stunning Cathedral Gorge in all its moods. Sunrise, sunset and night sky photography sessions are all available.
We have the added bonus of great bird photography back at our safari camp.
Optional - helicopter shoot over the massif is highly recommended.
Day 13- 24 July Kununurra
Today we explore the northern section of the massif and Echidna Chasm. This gorge is a spectacular long, narrow chasm. It has striking colour variations, depending on the angle of the sun beaming into the chasm, with Livistonia palms waving from the 200 m high ridges above. In the afternoon light we sadly leave the Bungle Bungles and make our way back to Kununurra for our final evening and farewell dinner.
Day 14 – 25 July Check Out
About Pamela Jennings:
Pamela is a professional photographer who specialises in wildlife and wilderness photography of remote Australia.
Based in Broome Western Australia, Pamela runs a selection of extended photography tours complimented by short Broome based workshops. She loves nothing better than jumping into the 4WD and taking people photographing and exploring the wilderness of the Kimberley.
Pamela’s images have been highly awarded in professional photography events including the International Pano Awards. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers. (AIPP)
Her first solo exhibition was an outdoor installation on 2.5 metre cubes in Darling Harbour Sydney, during May 2015 as part of the HeadOn Photo Festival 2015.
She was recently named 2017 AIPP WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
This Kimberley photo safari will fill up very quickly. Limited to a maximum of 6 photographers with 2 tutors you are assured of comfort (window seat always when travelling) and personal access to photography guidance.
Please get in quick and book your spot today.
Cost: $ 10,400.00 per person based on Double Occupancy
$1500 single supplement
Includes :
- Accommodation for 13 nights starting in Kununurra ending in Broome travelling along the Gibb River Road.
- All Meals
- Transportation in air-conditioned 4x4 (3 guests per vehicle, all with window seats)
- Entrance fees to all Parks
- Cruise on the Ord River
Exclusions :
- Airfares to/ from Kununurra and Broome
- All incidental personal items.
- Optional helicopter flights at El Questro and Bungle Bungles
- Alcohol
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory and remains your responsibility.
This workshop is limited at 6 participants with 2 tutors to ensure a high level of comfort and a high student/tutor ratio.
The workshop requires a minimum 5 bookings to proceed
A $1000.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your position.
(please note a 3.2% handling fee applies to credit card payments)
Final payment must be paid 60 days prior to the workshop.
To book please call Mark on 0459 221678 or email