★ Exclusive Tour!

Barn Owls & Grasslands

Guided Photography Tours

Summary:

After a successful (and huge!) 2022 season, our much-loved Barn Owls & Grasslands Nocturnal Photography Tours are back for 2023! Come and join Treeswift Wildlife & Nature on an unforgettable night out, tracking down and photographing the remarkable Eastern Barn Owl as it hunts under the stars.

Starting from Werribee, your group (3x pp max per night!) will head out west into grasslands, woodlands and wetlands in search of these stunning nocturnal predators and many other nocturnal species. Led by our team of professional guides and photographers, this is your opportunity to photograph this species (and many more) up close and in the wild! No photography experience needed and fun for the whole family – just bring your camera and let us do all the driving, owl-finding, spotlighting, guiding and photography tutoring whilst you just enjoy the wildlife and take stunning photos!

Other nocturnal targets include Australian Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Growling Grass Frog, Spotted Marsh Frog, Striped Marsh Frog, Stubble Quail, Koala, Common Brushtail Possum, Australian Pipit, Grey-headed Flying Fox, Clicking Froglet, and microbats!

What's Involved?

Pick up/drop off in Werribee (residence or other address upon special request)
Unbelievable photography opportunities
All interest & skill levels welcomed (just want to see the animals not photograph? No problem!)
Expert tuition by a professional guide
Wildlife Watching Ethics: all animals/habitats treated with respect and low disturbance
Small groups only – max 3x participants
Spotlights, torches, field guides, and all equipment included
Tea, coffee, snacks, soft drink, water all included
First Aid & Covid-Safe experience
Run time: approx. 5.30pm-9.30pm (4hrs+)

Upcoming Dates:

June:
Friday 2nd June — SOLD OUT
Saturday 3rd June — SOLD OUT
Friday 9th June — SOLD OUT
Saturday 10th June — SOLD OUT
Wednesday 14th June — 1x spot remaining
Friday 16th June — SOLD OUT
Sunday 18th June — 3x spots remaining
Friday 23rd June — SOLD OUT
Saturday 24th June — SOLD OUT

July:
Tuesday 4th July — 3x spots remaining
Wednesday 5th July — 3x spots remaining
Saturday 8th July — SOLD OUT
Sunday 9th July — 1x spot remaining
Friday 21st July — SOLD OUT
Saturday 22nd July — SOLD OUT
Friday 28th July — 3x spots remaining
Saturday 29th July — SOLD OUT

August:
Friday 4 August — 1x spot remaining
Saturday 5 August — SOLD OUT
Wednesday 9 August — 3x spot remaining
Thursday 10 August — 3x spot remaining
Friday 18th August — 3x spot remaining
Saturday 19th August — 3x spots remaining

Other Dates: Fill out our booking form to go on the waiting list, organise a private booking, or schedule a future date

Owl & Grasslands Photography Tours

Trip At A Glance:

Limited Places/Dates
Small Groups Only
Travel Options Available
Amazing Photo Opportunities
Expert Private Guide
First Aid & Covid-Safe
Spotlights / Torches Included

Prices:

Great experience! Guide Jack was enthusiastic, patient, knowledgable and very professional. He went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group got great photos, carefully angling the vehicle and approaching from different sides. Serious skill involved, I can’t wait to come again!

It was such a joy to see the Barn Owls and Tawny Frogmouths on the night I went out with Jay. He skillfully located several birds, and frogs as well, as we slowly drove around. I would definitely consider going out again with the Treeswift group.

Excellent nocturnal photography evening. Our guide's knowledge of both the wildlife and photography were invaluable.

Ethical, Experienced and passionate ... Not your usual touristy tour. Our guide Jay not only new the animals but was truelly passionate about the eco systems and animals .... Great tour highly recommend!