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CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY Karijini & Ningaloo
KARIJINI &
NINGALOO
Karijini & Ningaloo Photography Tour
The only photo tour combining both the spectacular red gorges, waterfalls
and brilliant stars of Karijini as well as two private, small-group snorkelling
with whale sharks excursions at Ningaloo - this amazing week-long photo
tour is not to be missed! Starting with four diverse days photographing
from the acclaimed Karijini Eco Retreat shooting landscapes, birds and
the Milky Way, we then charter a private plane over the breathtaking
Pilbara landscapes to the coast near Exmouth for 3 nights at Mantarays
Ningaloo. Complete with private boat and plane charters and gourmet
food, this photography tour is the ultimate way to experience the best of
Western Australia.
Please check the website for up to date
information on price, hosts, dates and
inclusions.
Highlights
• Two days of swimming with whale sharks (and perhaps even manta
rays) from our exclusively chartered 40ft boat at Ningaloo.
• Photographing the iconic Karijini National Park, famous for its
spectacular landscapes, red gorges, dramatic creeks, waterfalls and
picturesque waterholes.
• Staying at the luxury tented eco-lodge: ‘Karijini Eco Retreat’ inside the
Karijini National Park.
• Flying over the spectacularly patterned Pilbara landscape between
Karijini and Ningaloo on our private plane, where everyone gets a
window seat.
• Snorkelling at Ningaloo reef with amazing coral, colourful fish, turtles
and so much more.
• Exclusive Yardi Creek boat tour in Cape Range National park to
photograph the Black-footed Rock Wallabies and Osprey.
• Photographing emus and kangaroos on-foot in gorgeous lighting.
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CONTENTS
03 07
ITINERARY ABOUT KARIJINI &
NINGALOO
09 13
GETTING ORGANISED WHAT TO PACK
23 25
WHY BOOK A CBP TOUR HOW TO BOOK
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ITINERARY
Day 1: To Karijini - Joffre Falls Especially impressive after rain, this spectacular curved waterfall can
form a natural amphitheater with water cascading down over the
A 2-hour flight from Perth (not included) will have you touching down in
layered red and black rock walls. After the lookout we’ll walk to the top
Paraburdoo, a small community in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
of the falls where you’ll be able to take some slow shutter-speed photos
The photo tour starts with us jumping in to our 2x 4WD Land Cruiser Prados
of the smaller cascades as the light turns golden making the red rocks
and heading towards the luxurious ‘Karijini Eco Retreat’. While it’s normally
come alive.
only a 2-hour transit, we know you’ll be itching to photograph this dramatic
and vibrant landscape, so we’ll take our time and make as many stops as you’d
When we’re all done, we’ll head back to the retreat for dinner where a
like along the way.
wonderful alfresco dining experience will be ready and waiting. We know
that photographing star trails and the Milky Way is high on everyone’s
We’ll arrive at the Karijini Eco Retreat in time for a wonderful lunch chosen
photography bucket list – especially in the famously clear, dark skies
from their gourmet, seasonal menu. The retreat is ideally located in the
out here. Rest assured we’ll be keeping an eye out for a perfect night
depths of the breathtaking Karijini National Park and is the only permanent
while at Karijini, and will help you with the camera settings and the post
accommodation within the park. We’ll be spending the next four nights here
processing needed to capture some amazing night shots - stars, the
in our luxury tents with ensuite bathroom facilities.
milky way, and even curving star trails.
After settling in, this afternoon we’ll drive to a lookout near Joffre Falls for our
Day 2 :Karijini - Kalamina & Hemersley
first sunset shoot. This will be a great introductory shoot so we’ll take our
This morning we’ll depart early to reach Kalamina Gorge for sunrise.
time helping you work with the natural beauty of this stunning gorge and
Making our way into the gorge in the dark, we’ll be in the best position
surrounding landscapes, experiment with HDR etc.
to shoot the towering red cliffs and cascade of waterfalls just as they
become bathed in the golden morning light. After sunrise we’ll head
back to the retreat for a hearty cooked breakfast before giving you
some time off to go through some of your photos.
After another gourmet lunch we’ll set off for the famous Hemersley
Gorge. A 1km-walking trail leads us to a large, tranquil rockpool fed by a
waterfall, beautifully framed by the strikingly layered, iron ore rich rock
walls. Anyone keen for a swim? On the way back to camp, we’ll stop at
Oxer lookout, an awesome vantage point that reveals the true grandeur
and scale of this landscape, providing unrivalled views out over the
junctions of Weano, Red, Hancock and Joffre Gorges, as well as more
tiers of banded iron ore formations framing a pool at the base. After
the golden lighting and sunset fades, we’ll head back to the retreat for
dinner.
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Day 3: Karijini - Weano Gorge
Another early morning departure (you guessed it!) will have us making our way to Weano Gorge for sunrise. A short walk down concreted steps will take
us to the bottom of the gorge where a large pool will then reflect the brilliant red rocks and snappy gum trees as the morning sun brings the colours to
life. Continuing further along the gorge as it starts to narrow, we’ll encounter a series of small pools as the walls of the red gorge tower above us. Here
we’ll be able to use some long shutter speeds to capture photos of the waterfalls flowing over the rocks. A picnic breakfast will top it off before returning
to the lodge mid-morning.
After lunch we’ll run an Adobe Lightroom photo editing tutorial before returning to Joffre Falls in the afternoon. This time, however, we’ll view it from
the vantage point on the other side of the gorge. It’s only a short walk from your tents to this lookout and this is a great opportunity to look for macro
shots of wildflowers, back-lit leaves and textures on trees. This is also a chance for the more energetic among us to walk to the pool at the base of Joffre
falls while others slowly make their way back to the retreat, photographing the huge red termite mounds and white snappy gum trees glowing of the
afternoon light along the way.
Day 4: Karijini - Fern Tree Pool & Circular Pool
While we’re in this spectacular location we have to make the most of it, so yes, we’ll be up early again this morning for our sunrise photography shoot at
Fern Tree pool and Fortescue Falls in Dales Gorge. Here the vibrant green ferns flank azure streams, tranquil pools and permanently cascading waterfalls,
all contrasted against the red cliffs in the background. It’s stunning! After a picnic breakfast you’ll have the option of taking the beautiful walk down
through the gorge to Circular Pool. Along the way you’ll see giant fig trees with their roots cascading over the terraced rock faces and be rewarded with
a cool swim in the Circular Pool oasis at the end! On our way back to the retreat we’ll visit the new Karijini Visitors Centre.
It’s our last afternoon here in Karijini National Park so as the golden lighting of sunset approaches, we’ll be driving out towards Mt Bruce to capture some
iconic ‘Australian Outback’ landscape shots. The outback here offers a huge array of photography opportunities from the back-lit snappy gum trees to
reflections in pools of water, towering termite mounds, blossoming wild flowers, Spinifex grass and, of course, the terraced red hulk of Mt Bruce (the
second highest mountain in WA) and the Hamersley Ranges.
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Day 5: Karijini to Ningaloo
This morning we’ll be driving back to Parraburdoo where our private Cessna Caravan jet prop will be ready and waiting to take us on our 1hr 45min
flight to Exmouth (saving us two days of 4WD’ing!). This incredible flight over the spectacularly patterned Pilbara landscape really is a highlight! There’s
room for everyone to have a window seat, and with big windows to shoot through it’s a great aerial photography opportunity (use your polarising filter
if you have one) as the red rocks and mountain ranges slowly turn to a kaleidoscope of turquoise pools, azure water and white sand.
We’ll land in Exmouth and be picked up by Dave from Ningaloo Safari Tours who’ll drive us to Cape Range National Park while stopping for lunch along
the way. We’ll also keep an eye out for any Emus, Bustards, Galas, Kestrels, Osprey or Eagles we might be able to photograph. By the afternoon we’ll
be on his boat for a short tour up Yardi Creek to photograph Ospreys and the threatened Black-footed Rock Wallaby. On the way back to town and
to check into our accomodation at Mantarays Ningaloo we’ll be looking for more wildlife and landscape photography opportunities as the golden
afternoon lighting hits the coast and the sunsets over the ocean. We’ll check into Mantarays Ningaloo, our accomodation for the next three nights and
dine at their ocean view restaurant tonight.
Day 6: Ningaloo - Whale Shark swim
Today’s experience will stay with you for the rest of your life: we’ll be
swimming with the world’s biggest fish, the spotty (and harmless) Whale
Shark! Each year Whale Sharks migrate north and Ningaloo is recognised
as the best place in Australia to swim with them. We have exclusively
charted the lodge’s 40ft vessel ‘Wave Rider’ and with the help of a spotter
plane we’ll be well placed to spot these gentle giants, so we can hop in at
just the right place to photograph them as they glide right past us! Being
such a small group, we’re all able to get into the water at the same time
with each whale shark we see, rather than having to split the group and
take it in turns like the larger groups need to.
If we’re lucky, Whale sharks may not be the only giants we get to swim with
out here. Coral Bay is also home to a resident population of Manta Rays,
the largest rays in the world, growing to an astounding to 7m across. As
Manta rays don’t possess a stinging barb like other rays do, these graceful
creatures are also totally harmless. While they can be a little shy this time
of year, it’ll still be an amazing opportunity if we can find one!
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer to snorkel with
Whale Sharks. We’ll start the day with an introductory snorkel in the calm
waters of the lagoon to build your confidence and check everyone’s gear
is working well. With the help of the four crew onboard ‘Wave Rider’, even
if you have never been snorkelling before you’ll be doing it like pro by the
end of this session.
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We’ll then spend the morning on the boat, locating Whale Sharks (hopefully
several!) to snorkel with before having lunch on the way back to the lagoon.
Once back inside we’ll have another chance to snorkel the reef and spot fish,
coral and even turtles (if we’re lucky).
After a day exploring Ningaloo reef you’ll be ready to head back to Mantarays
and enjoy the afternoon in the lounge with a cool drink while you check out
your Whale Shark photos.
Day 7: Ningaloo - Whale Shark swim
You’ll have learnt a lot during yesterday’s whale shark swim, and after
reviewing your photos, you’ll be glad we’ve gone all-out and booked you
guys a second, private trip today to do it all again! It’s a real highlight and
you’ve come a long way to experience this, and filled with confidence from
yesterday, you’ll be a pro at it today and nail some even better shots.
Then it’s back to Mantarays Ningaloo to celebrate what has been an
unforgettable tour as we dine at their oceanfront resturant one more time.
Day 8: To airport
You’re not going to want to do anything this morning except sleep-in and
enjoy the luxury of this incredible accommodation. After one last gourmet
breaky, we’ll pack up and board our Exmouth airport transfer and your flights
home. It’ll take you weeks to go through all your amazing photos but best of
all, you’ll forever remain a better photographer thanks to all the new skills
learnt and the experience gained from these last eight unforgettable days!
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ABOUT KARIJINI & NINGALOO 07 CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO
About Ningaloo About Karijini National Park
The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef is one of the longest fringing Situated in the dynamic Pilbara region of WA, the Karijini National Park is
coral reefs in the world. Over 300km of unspoiled underwater paradise located approximately 1400km north of Perth and around 80km’s north-
stretches from Bundegi Beach near the township of Exmouth in the east of Tom Price. Karijini (formerly Hamersley Range) National Park
north, right along the western shore of North West Cape past Coral is the 2nd largest national park in WA and is ranked in the top 5 visitor
Bay and beyond to Red Bluff at Quobba Station in the south. Ningaloo experiences for the state.
Reef was declared a marine park in 1987 in order to protect this
unique environment and its inhabitants. In 2011, the Ningaloo Reef Karijini National Park is an iconic, unspoiled nature-based destination
and Ningaloo Coast received UNESCO World Heritage listing with offering a unique and diverse landscape and an unforgettable West
the inception of the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. This was Australian outback experience. Karijini is famous for its dramatic creeks,
largely in recognition of the fact that Ningaloo Reef is one of the most spectacular gorges and towering sheer sided chasms up to 100 metres
biologically diverse marine environments on the planet, home to more deep. A party led by explorer F.T. Gregory explored the area in 1861. He
than 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. named the Hamersley Range, on which the park is centred, after his good
friend Edward Hamersley.
Unlike most coral reefs, which are usually located well offshore,
Ningaloo Reef runs within close proximity to the shoreline. In most Karijini National Park protects many different wildlife habitats, landscapes,
places along the reef’s 300km length, coral gardens brimming with plants and animals of the Pilbara. Wildflowers vary with the seasons. In
brightly coloured tropical fish lay mere footsteps from the beach. the cooler months the land is covered with yellow-flowering cassias and
This makes Ningaloo Reef Australia’s most easily accessible coral reef wattles, northern bluebells and purple mulla-mullas. After rain many plants
experience. bloom profusely.
It is also home to a variety of birds, red kangaroos, euros, rock-wallabies,
echidnas and several bat species. Geckos, goannas, dragons, legless
lizards, pythons and other snakes are abundant. Huge termite mounds
are a feature of the landscape and the rock piles of the rare pebble mound
mouse may be found in spinifex country.
Internet & mobile phone reception
Karijini Eco Retreat: Due to the remoteness of the park there is no
mobile phone reception. The retreat does, however, feature a payphone
and Wi-Fi connection available at reception for an extra cost.
Mantarays Ningaloo / Exmouth: There is only Telstra 4g phone
coverage in and around Exmouth / Ningarloo and even then it’s patchy.
For most of our guests the opportunity to ‘un-plug’ is a highlight, but if
there are urgent needs we always carry our satellite phone with us (for
emergencies), that you can use for an additional cost.
Climate
Karijini: Autumn is the best time to visit Karijini, with warm, clear days and
cooler evenings. The average daily high temperature is 33 degrees Celsius
and the average daily low is 21 degrees Celsius.
Time Zone: Australian Western Time Zone
Currency: AUD Mantarays Ningaloo: Usually cool in the mornings with an offshore
Electricity: 240V breeze, and warm during the day. Evenings are cool and usually still. The
average daily high temperature during April is 33-degree Celsius and the
average daily low is 21 degrees Celsius.
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GETTING ORGANISED Before you go 09 CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO
Flights Physical activity and fitness
The price of the tour does not include flights from your hometown to Karijini: This tour requires you to have a relatively good level of fitness,
Paraburdoo, nor your return flight back home from Exmouth mobility and balance – it’s not for the unfit or infirm or those who struggle to
(Learmonth Airport). However, the price DOES include the private carry their camera gear in the heat. You certainly don’t need to be a marathon
charter flight from Karijini to Exmouth and all transfers. runner, however accessing some of the best photographic locations in
Karijini often involves walking down rocky staircases and along uneven paths
Once the tour is confirmed for departure, you will need to make the through the gorges, sometimes in the dark with head torches (and back up
following travel arrangments: again). The walks are of course optional, and there are sometimes possible
alternatives such as photographing birds, lizards and wildflowers in the area,
27th April 2021, Qantaslink QF1802, departing Perth at 06.30 and arriving however if you choose not to join the group for the walks in the gorges we
in Paraburdoo at 08:15 or make arrangmnets to meet us at Paraburdoo can’t leave a guide with you on those occasions, and you won’t get as much
airport at 08:15 AM. out of the tour. If you have a reasonable level of fitness and balance, you’ll
absolutely love the tour and be blown away by the dramatic beauty of the
4th May 2021, Qantaslink QF1641, departing Exmouth (Learmonth) gorges!
at 11:25 and arriving in Perth at 13:20 or make your own arrangments
departing Exmouth. Ningaloo: Rest assured you don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer to
swim with a Whale Shark, and you don’t need any snorkelling experience
We will only be offering one group airport pick up and drop off, if you either. Our crew onboard specialise in helping less confident, nervous and
require any airport transfers ourside of this please let us know. less experienced swimmers into the water to swim with the Whale Sharks.
Snorkelling gear will be provided by the charter boat but you are always
welcome to bring your own if you’d prefer (providing it still fits inside the
luggage weight limit.) For those who don’t want to swim with the Whale
Sharks, there is no pressure to do so. You’ll still enjoy the experience of
being out on the boat and seeing these magnificent creatures in their
natural environment.
We reserve the right to decline guests from booking on this trip if we feel
they may not be well suited, may risk hurting themselves, or may detract
from the experience of the other guests by holding the group back.
If you’re at all concerned about your level of fitness, please feel free to
email us tours@ChrisBrayPhotography.com at any time for a more detailed
description of the walks so you can assess your own ability to get the most
out of the tour.
Luggage
This group is for those who’ve been on (or are about to
The flight between Karijini and Ningaloo is in a 13-seater
go on) a Chris Bray Photography Tour. This is a space
Cessna caravan and therefore tight luggage restrictions
to e-meet fellow travellers, ask questions of veteran
will apply. An estimated 20kg total per person is allowed
travellers and generally get excited (or reminisce)
(this needs to include all your camera equipment,
about the trip of a lifetime! You must be booked in to
handbags, laptops, check-in bag etc.). Once the pilot
join (or to contribute), but feel free to check it out and
receives the body weight of all passengers, they’ll confirm
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our luggage allowance and we may be able to bring a little
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more luggage.
CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO 10Itinerary
The exact itinerary may be shuffled around and
tweaked due to weather, but you can rest assured
that we’ll be working flat-out to get you to all the
best places, at the best times, for the best photos
possible. There will be no refunds due to poor
weather or similar changes forced upon us by
factors outside our control, as per our Booking
Terms and Conditions.
Travel insurance
Chris Bray Photography will not be liable for any
damage to your camera gear or equipment, nor
your personal health or wellbeing. You MUST obtain
your own travel insurance and we recommend
that you organise this insurance as soon as you
have paid the initial deposit on the tour. Ensure
your selected insurance will cover you against any
damage to your property (ie camera gear) or any
financial loss due to an unexpected cancellation
(see our payment Terms & Conditions). Our travel
agent is very willing and able to help secure you the
best travel insurance deal. Just email us if you’d like
to be put in touch with them. Once you’ve organised
your insurance, please email a copy of your policy
through to Tours@ChrisBrayPhotography.com
Medical information
This is important – upon booking we’ll provide you with a unique login for our Voyager Portal where you’ll be able to sign in and keep your details up to
date. It’s important you update your medical information including listing medications you take. We don’t mind what medication you take, but importantly
we do need this information to present to hospital staff should you be taken ill or have an accident – such information could then save your life. If you
carry any life-critical medication such as an Epipen for Anaphylaxis, it is important that you tell us where we can find it, in case you need it in an emergency.
In case of emergency
As mentioned we carry a satellite phone just in case we have a problem in a reception black-hole. We have been trained in remote area first aid and will
carry an extensive first aid kit, although you must bring any personal medication, which you may likely need.
11 CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOOFood and Drink Smoking
While we don’t ban smoking on our tours, we generally encourage guests
All meals are provided on the tour, beverages will need to be purchased at your not to smoke on tour if possible. Many places we visit will have smoking
own expense. bans in place. If you do choose to smoke while on tour, we just ask that you
be mindful of your fellow tour guests by smoking discreetly in designated
smoking areas away from the group, away from communal dining areas
Dietary requirements and accommodation rooms (particularly if sharing a room with someone
else on the tour). Some of our past tour guests have actually decided to
We can cater for just about anything. Our trips have been enjoyed by vegetarians,
use our tour as an opportunity to cut back on their smoking habit or quit
gluten-free, lactose-free and many more obscure diets too, just please make
altogether and have seen lasting results upon returning home. Why not
sure to let us know in advance!
give it a shot!? We’ll be cheering you on. :)
Accommodation
Karijini Eco Retreat: An environmentally friendly Retreat nestled in the heart of the world class Karijini National Park amidst the pristine bushland at
Joffre Gorge. It’s the first and only facility to offer comfortable ‘glamping’ accommodation in the Park!
Designed with the environment in mind - guests at the Karijini Eco Retreat embrace a ‘greener’ style of accommodation. The semi-permanent deluxe eco
tents incorporate eco-friendly practices, which ensure environmentally sustainable management of the natural and cultural values in one of the most
ancient landscapes on earth.
Karijini Eco Retreat minimises their impact on the environment by using solar panels for power, natural cleaning products to minimize chemicals in the
Park and by providing guests with eco-friendly soap products. They kindly ask guests to help them protect the environment by taking short showers and
flushing the toilet using the half-flush button when possible. The tents have limited power for lighting and one power outlet with sufficient power to charge
a phone/camera battery etc.
Mantarays Ningaloo: Mantarays Ningaloo is, the only resort on Sunrise Beach, is your gateway to the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and the Cape
Range National Park. There is 24/hr electricty, direct beach access, resturant, bar, loung and terraces, swimming pool, gymnasium, laundries and laundry
serice and internet access.
There are no laundry services (washing machines etc) at Karijini. We normally just rinse our shirts/pants when we take a shower if we need to. Some of our
previous guests have brought a scrubber bag (https://thescrubba.com.au/) and environmentally friendly laundry wash like the ‘Sea to Summit’ Biodegradable
concentrate Laundry Wash (http://www.paddypallin.com.au/sea-to-summit-liquid-laundry-wash-89ml.html) (or you can use the environmentally friendly
shampoo / liquid soap provided for you in your tents) to do a quick bit of laundry during the tour as required.
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Clothing
In terms of clothes, it’s really up to you, but keep it comfortable and practical – giving you heaps of mobility to clamber over rocks, crouch or even lay
down for those interesting angle shots. This is a practical photography tour - we’re going out there to take photos, not to be seen. Remember, packing less
clothes means more camera gear, so don’t go overboard! Ha ha.
We normally wear lightweight, zip off hiking pants and a combination of long sleeve or short sleeve hiking shirts during the day. The long sleeve and long
pants offer better protection from the sun. We recommend (and wear) a lot of ‘Craghoppers’ clothing (however there are many other great brands!). They
make tops and pants with inbuilt permanent mosquito repellent that are lightweight, durable, comfortable and even fashionable in a variety of different
colours. We also bring one warmer jacket with us for those cooler evenings, and one smart casual outfit to wear to dinner in the evenings (when we have
time to get changed!).
Snorkelling gear and beach towels will be provided, however we always try to squeeze our own mask and snorkels into our luggage because we know
they’re comfortable and fit us perfectly. This is really not necessary unless you have a favourite snorkel mask or regularly have issues finding hire gear
you’re happy with.
Raincoat - What you prepare for won’t happen, hopefully!
Sturdy comfortable closed-in walking shoes - Perhaps consider bringing a pair of thongs, sandals or reef
shoes as well, to wear around camp during the day.
Head torch - Having a good head torch is imperative. We can’t stress enough the importance of having a quality (and preferably USB
rechargeable) head torch when walking down the gorges pre-dawn, walking to and from your tent and even lighting up your tent at night. We
use and highly recommend ‘Led Lenser’ torches, especially their USB rechargeable head torch the ‘SEO 5R’ or ‘SEO 7R’ available from www.
GearSupply.com.au. (If you use our discount code of ‘GSCHRISB10’ you’ll get 10% off!)
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Bug Spray, Wide brimmed hat, swimmers/bathers/rashies &
a mozzie/fly head net.
Camera gear- Including a tripod; a polarising filter for your wide/standard lens; a wide-angle lens; and a waterproof camera. See our
‘Domestic Tour Camera Advice’ booklet and email tours@ChrisBrayPhotography.com for any camera advice.
Laptop - ideally with Adobe Lightroom installed or at least some way of viewing your photos like an iPad etc.
A backup hard drive - or some way to ensure you always have 2 copies of your photos).
Power board - with in-built surge protector for charging your camera gear and laptop.
Reusable water bottle
Dry Bag - big enough to fit your camera with your wide/standard lens attached. It’s a good item to leave in your camera bag, ready to
pull out when needed.
Lightweight duffle bag - When snorkelling at Ningaloo it’s hard to keep your wetsuit, beach towel and snorkelling gear all
together, so it might be a good idea to bring a small, pack-away bag that can fit these items inside it when needed. Something like the Sea to
Summit Ultra Sil Duffel (http://www.paddypallin.com.au/sea-to-summit-ultrasil-duffle.html) or even just a canvas beach bag.
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Code of conduct My Checklist
The aim of the tour is to have an enjoyable time learning and practising Sign booking terms & conditions
photography with like-minded people, photographing some of the most
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amazing subjects in the world while also lapping up a few of life’s little
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luxuries. CBP also aims to allow our guests to appreciate the natural world in
a sustainable manner, so future generations can continue to experience its Book flights
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Look after the wildlife
Read ‘Domestic Tour Camera Advice’ booklet,
Please don’t handle, feed or harass the wildlife. When viewing the wildlife
please keep noise to a minimum. Don’t surround, chase or approach the
Notes:
animals too closely. Excitedly jumping around and shouting at how amazing
it is will only cause the animal to disappear, much to the annoyance of your
fellow travellers! We are here to photograph the animals, not stress them
out. We find most of our guests are wonderfully caring and sensitive towards
wildlife, but if we decide it’s best to back away or move on, please respect our
decision.
Look after your fellow photographers
Be considerate of the other group members at all times. Share the best
vantage points.
Look after the environment
“Take only photographs, leave only footprints.” Where possible please stay on
the designated footpaths and walkways. Please recycle and dispose of litter in
the appropriate bins.
CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO 16WHY BOOK A CBP TOUR
Australia’s largest and most-loved photo tour operator for a reason
We offer the highest quality, small-group, unique operations focused on providing the access and luxuries
the others don’t - such as exclusive charter of ships, planes & helicopters (doors-off for better photography)
along with off-road & special access permits to get you closer - so we can give you what we know you want. For
example, while other operators might book you a spot on a busy, regular scenic cruise, we’d privately charter
the whole boat, relaxing the pace, giving you plenty of space and modifying the route for the best photogenic
locations and timings. We delight in welcoming you to beautiful accommodation and providing fantastic food and
other luxuries to ensure the tour is as much a wonderful holiday as it is a photographic experience.
17 CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOOUnlike most, we’re fully accredited and
insured, obtain all the proper permits,
respect and give back to the communities
and environment, and employ industry
best-practices such as holding your
payments in a trust-fund, and have been
awarded the tick from the Accredited
Tourism Business Australia (Australian
national symbol of tourism quality). We
don’t waste your time with ‘rest-days’ or
surprise you with hidden costs.
Perhaps one of the key differences our guests keep saying is how we - unlike so many other operators - always put YOU and YOUR photos first, always
there to help out with any issues or check your images and suggest ways you could improve - never getting in your way or even taking any photos
ourselves unless every single guest is content. Our friendly pro photography guides are all young, energetic and up-to-date and are a pleasure to be
around. Our goal is to help YOU have the best experience possible, improving YOUR photography, and helping YOU take the best photos!
If you’re still not convinced, then ask anyone who’s come away with us - our repeat guest rate speaks for itself: We’ve had entire tours sell-out solely
with repeat guests, and if you’d like, we can put you in touch with a guest who’s already been on the tour your considering to ask their opinion.
“Amazing”
“Amazing! Our friendly photographer guides were so generous with their knowledge- and so
patient with my lack of it! I’m already looking forward to my next tour” - L. Sim
“Unique access”
“What an incredible experience! They helped improve every facet of my photography. Thank
you again for another amazing trip - I would go back in a heartbeat.” R. English
ChrisBrayPhotography.com/tours
Always putting you and your photos first!
There to help out with any issues or check your images and suggest ways you could improve
CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO 18HOW TO BOOK 19 CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO
Payment Details
You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 AUD per person, per trip, for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made after
the due date for additional payment instalments, then the deposit, and all overdue instalments are required to confirm your booking.
If CBP accepts your booking, and once your deposit has been received, CBP will issue a booking confirmation invoice. A contract will then exist
between CBP from the date of the booking confirmation invoice. Following the initial non-refundable deposit, the final payment (balance) will be due:
6 months before departure date, and is non-refundable and non-transferable to other CBP offerings.
If any of these payments are not paid on or before their due date, CBP reserves the right to treat your booking as cancelled.
If we don’t reach minimum numbers, we reserve the right to cancel the trip and refund all payments you make to us.
CBP Voyager Club Gold members receive 10% off loyalty bonus, Silver 5%.
Details of our cancellation policy etc are in our Booking Terms and Conditions document.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask!
If you have any questions that are not answered in this document, please just ask tours@ChrisBrayPhotography.com and we’ll let you know, and we’ll
also then add that piece of information into this document for others in the future!
Thanks very much - we look forward to sharing our photo tour with you!
The CBP Team
www.ChrisBrayPhotography.com
tours@ChrisBrayPhotography.com
CHRIS BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY | KARIJINI & NINGALOO 20Information current as of June 2020 - Tour details subject to change - Booking terms and conditions apply - for details visit ChrisBrayPhotography.com.
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