Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Australia: the Top 11

Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos - The very early start and the four-hour schedule

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355Our pick

Meet at Pullman Melbourne on the Park or add CBD pickup, then help prepare the balloon before a one-hour sunrise flight over the Yarra Valley. Pilot names vary, with Steve, Jacob, Harry, and Pato among the team. Add breakfast at Balgownie Estate for a fuller morning.

“It was frigid! But it was magical. Almost felt like I was in a fairy tail flying over scenery like that. The fresh morning fog hanging low along the farmland. The wild foxes and kangaroo trekking through their natural habitat. Plus the staff and pilots were so kind and amazing at their job. Would definitely rebook!”

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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

2.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park before dawn for an approximately one-hour flight with Global Ballooning Australia. Depending on wind, you may float above the CBD, Yarra River, MCG, parks, and suburbs. Expect a safety briefing, help with balloon setup and pack-up, GoPro photos, and an optional champagne buffet breakfast.

“Steve was our amazing pilot kept us safe directing us where to stand in the prep, and pack up. Gave us info into the mechanics of flying. Just simply a brilliant experience, highly recommend. Thanks so much Steve for the incredible experience!”

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Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

3.Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 2 hours

Take a self-drive jet ski from Paradise Point on a guided 35-kilometre ride toward Wavebreak Island and South Stradbroke Island. You get about an hour on the water, no slow zones, a stop at Tipplers Bar, safety gear, guides, and free photos. Up to two people share each ski, with drivers aged 16 and over.

“the activity itself was amazing. Me my fiancee and son went and had a ball . We had a good safety briefing and preparation for the jet ski ride and the guide/instructor was amazing. thank you David you are great 👍 can not have had a better time apart from getting bogged ( my own fault.) . will definitely be coming back again for a longer ride and more memories . once again thanks 😊 you made our experience exceptional and your service and professionalism is top tier.”

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Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise Parasailing with Free Photos

4.Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise Parasailing with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · from $47Best value

Meet Alex and Jackson’s team at Paradise Point Marina for a two-hour Gold Coast parasailing outing. After a safety briefing and boat ride, you’ll rise high above the Broadwater and South Stradbroke Island. The flight lasts about 10 minutes, with free photos included. Bring swimwear, a camera, and spare clothes.

“The instructor was really good and kind We got awesome experience there!!”

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Gold Coast: 30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

5.Gold Coast: 30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m

Drive your own jet ski through Gold Coast waters on a 30-minute guided ride from Paradise Point. You can carry one passenger, follow an English-speaking guide, and choose a fast or relaxed pace through open-water no-slow zones. The $92 price covers one jet ski for up to two people, safety gear, and a small group capped at eight.

“The activity was fun way more happy than expected .. and the guide was so good with his way around and pretty helpful with everything..”

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Sydney: Private Photoshoot outside the Opera House

6.Sydney: Private Photoshoot outside the Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes

Meet your English-speaking photographer outside the Sydney Opera House for a private 30 to 45-minute shoot. You will get help with poses, angles, and natural-looking photos, then receive a secure digital gallery of selected edited images within 48 hours. Groups of up to eight can book together.

“It was nice. What I expect was delivered so thank you”

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Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

7.Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Meet photographer Alfonso Calero in The Rocks for a 2.5-hour, small-group lesson built around your own camera. You’ll practice manual settings, exposure, shutter speed, and composition while photographing sandstone lanes, the Harbour Bridge, and Opera House views. Choose an afternoon or nighttime session.

“I had a fantastic photo tour, really informative, and I learnt lots of new techniques. Was cool to view things differently and there were plenty of opportunities for me to experiment and use my creativity. Highly recommend, it was well worth the money.”

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Photoshoot in stunning locations! (sydney)

8.Photoshoot in stunning locations! (sydney)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $220

Meet Ash at Circular Quay for a private one-hour photoshoot around the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and The Rocks. He guides your poses, looks for creative angles, and mixes polished portraits with candid shots, flowers, and greenery. You receive 50 edited images afterward. Contact him before booking to confirm availability.

“Ash my photographer was very friendly and was accomodative as well. He has a great eye for even minute details. The pictures he took are of great quality and captures the stunning visuals of Sydney harbour and bridge. Will strongly recommend him to others .”

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Private photo tour at Sydney’s most iconic locations

9.Private photo tour at Sydney’s most iconic locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 1 hour

Spend one private hour posing at the Opera House, The Rocks, and Sydney Harbour Bridge with a local photographer. Your photographer helps with angles, poses, and lighting, then sends a selected set of edited digital images to your phone or email within 48 hours. Giacomo and Zack have both photographed this experience.

“Giacomo is a very talented photography and has a natural ability to find the best angles, poses, and lighting to make every single shot incredible. In addition to his photography skills, he was able to give insight into Sydney activities which made the session even better. I cannot recommend him enough.”

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Cairns: Insect Photography Tour of Cairns Botanic Gardens

10.Cairns: Insect Photography Tour of Cairns Botanic Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Join Bridgette and Ros for a small-group walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens, where you will spot insects, spiders, reptiles, and fungi often missed by casual visitors. Bring your own camera or reserve a beginner-to-advanced camera package, then learn wildlife identification and close-up photography on a seasonal route.

“Outstanding tour! Bridget really knows where to find the best bugs and as an added bonus the foliage is just amazing. I have as many photos of extraordinary plants (and the flowers!) as insects. Bridget is a quietly professional and organised guide - happy to help with photography as much as identifying what we’re looking at”

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Gold Coast: Beach Photoshoot with Edited Photos

11.Gold Coast: Beach Photoshoot with Edited Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Meet photographer Babs Esteves at a Coolangatta beach for a private 30-minute or one-hour session. Expect natural poses, candid photos, and professionally edited digital images. Choose sunrise, daytime, or sunset light. Sessions suit solo visitors, couples, families, and special occasions. Additional locations cost extra.

“Babs did a great job with our family photoshoot 🤩 We were so glad we were able to find someone to take our photos on Christmas! Great location and great communication!!”

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Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Australia: the Top 11

Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

1.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

2.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

3.Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise Parasailing with Free Photos

4.Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise Parasailing with Free Photos

Gold Coast: 30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

5.Gold Coast: 30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

Sydney: Private Photoshoot outside the Opera House

6.Sydney: Private Photoshoot outside the Opera House

Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

7.Sydney Photography Course in the Historic Rocks Area

Photoshoot in stunning locations! (sydney)

8.Photoshoot in stunning locations! (sydney)

Private photo tour at Sydney’s most iconic locations

9.Private photo tour at Sydney’s most iconic locations

Cairns: Insect Photography Tour of Cairns Botanic Gardens

10.Cairns: Insect Photography Tour of Cairns Botanic Gardens

Gold Coast: Beach Photoshoot with Edited Photos

11.Gold Coast: Beach Photoshoot with Edited Photos

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