Bird Photography Workshop

Join Shelley Pearson at Wooleen Station

Book to stay at Wooleen Station for 5 nights and participate in a 4-day bird photography workshop with renowned photographer Shelley Pearson

Your stay includes a room in the historic Wooleen homestead, all meals, and hosting during your stay. A sunset tour with David Pollock (owner of Wooleen Station) and daily guiding and lessons with Shelley Pearson. The workshop is capped at a maximum of 8 participants to ensure you enjoy a personalised, tailored experience. If you would like to learn how to improve your bird photography, whilst experiencing the vast Australian outback and its wonderous birds, then this bird photography workshop is for you.

Single Room and workshop participation (1 adult): $2,013.00
Double/Twin Room and workshop participation (2 adults): $3,456.00

20th August 2022 - SOLD OUT - join the waitlist

23rd September 2022 - 2 places avaliable

28th April 2023 - 6 places available

20th August 2023 - 8 places available

19th September 2023 - 8 places available

We require that all our guests are independent, with reasonable fitness and mobility. This workshop involves a reasonable amount of walking and is not suitable if you have mobility limitations.

We always recommend increasing your walking activity prior to departing if you are not a regular walker - try out comfortable shoes to take with you and improve your walking fitness - it's a great way to be sure to get the most out of your trip.

Itinerary below bookings.

*Itinerary subject to change based on seasonal conditions. 

Bird Photography Tour

Book your 5 night stay at Wooleen Station and participate in workshops with Shelley Pearson to master your bird photography
  • Please select participants
  • Select which month you'd like to join the workshop.
  • The below sum represents a 50% deposit for your workshop. The remainder will be due 2 months before arrival.
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  • Please inform us of any food allergies for catering purposes.

  • Payment Process

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Day 1
  • Arrive at Wooleen station for check-in from 2 pm
  • Unpack and settle yourself into your room. Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or other refreshment and take some time to familiarise yourself with your itinerary.
  • Today is just about acquainting yourself with Wooleen and having a meander, explore a walking trail, and stretch your legs.
  • Join the pre-workshop familiarisation session before dinner to learn about your coming days.
  • Freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner nibbles or a game of billiards with the other guests. Join hosts Frances and David Pollock and workshop photographer Shelley Pearson for dinner.
Day 2
  • Enjoy an early start with a light breakfast before a morning of birding in the field with Shelley Pearson.
  • Arrive back at Wooleen homestead for a light morning snack.
  • Meet in the kitchen to enjoy a buffet lunch with your other fellow guests at 12.30 pm/ Or take a picnic in the morning as part of the workshop. Shelley will be available for any questions, help with camera issues in the field, and help improve shooting for the next session.
  • Join David Pollock on the guided sunset tour departing between 3.30-4pm (check the departure time as they vary through the season) where you’ll learn about Wooleen Station's conservation and rehabilitation efforts. At the end, enjoy a beverage whilst admiring the sunset from Budara Rocks
  • Return to the homestead with enough time to freshen up and join hosts Frances and David Pollock and workshop photographer Shelley Pearson for dinner.
Day 3
  • Enjoy an early start with a light breakfast before a morning of birding in the field with Shelley Pearson.
  • Arrive back at Wooleen homestead for a light morning snack.
  • Meet in the kitchen to enjoy a buffet lunch with your other fellow guests at 12.30pm/ Or take a picnic in the morning as part of the workshop. Shelley will be available for any questions, help with camera issues in the field, and help improve shooting for the next session.
  • Freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner nibbles or a game of billiards with the other guests. Join hosts Frances and David Pollock and workshop photographer Shelley Pearson for dinner.
Day 4
  • Enjoy an early start with a light breakfast before a morning of birding in the field with Shelley Pearson.
  • Arrive back at Wooleen homestead for a light morning snack.
  • Meet in the kitchen to enjoy a buffet lunch with your other fellow guests at 12.30pm/ Or take a picnic in the morning as part of the workshop. Shelley will be available for any questions, help with camera issues in the field, and help improve shooting for the next session.
  • Freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner nibbles or a game of billiards with the other guests. Join hosts Frances and David Pollock and workshop photographer Shelley Pearson for dinner.
Day 5
  • Enjoy an early start with a light breakfast before a morning of birding in the field with Shelley Pearson.
  • Arrive back at Wooleen homestead for a light morning snack.
  • Meet in the kitchen to enjoy a buffet lunch with your other fellow guests at 12.30pm/ Or take a picnic in the morning as part of the workshop. Shelley will be available for any questions, help with camera issues in the field, and help improve shooting for the next session.
  • Freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner nibbles or a game of billiards with the other guests. Join hosts Frances and David Pollock and workshop photographer Shelley Pearson for dinner.
Day 6
  • Enjoy breakfast at The Homestead today. A continental breakfast is available from the island bench between 7.30am and 9am. Otherwise place your order for some fresh Wooleen eggs and bacon.
  • Sadly it's time to head home. Grab any last-minute gifts or keepsakes and settle your bill.
  • We ask you to aim for our 10am check-out time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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