Friday afternoon we leave the bustling CBD of Adelaide behind and travel past the truly magnificent Coorong to our destination at the coastal village of Robe. This beautiful little hamlet will be our base for the next few days as local photographer Jacqui Bateman shows you the best of rural lifestyles behind the camera.

After a comfortable night relaxing and reflecting on day 1, we awake to a new dawn. Robe is one of the most picturesque and historic seaside towns in this region of South Australia with beautiful long beaches and historic landmarks and buildings. As we tuck into a hearty breakfast, we visit the Harbour for a sunrise shoot of the local cray fishing industry. Our day consists of visiting remote beaches and dine on sumptuous seafood at quaint local wineries. The light, the sounds, the atmosphere of capturing this stunning place is an enriching experience. Your photography will go to the next level once again under the watchful eye of Jacqui Bateman. There is plenty of time to walk the streets and soak up the atmosphere while maybe doing a spot of shopping in some of the gorgeous shops lining the main street.

As the afternoon sun starts to soften the light, we head to rural properties in the district to capture the lifestyles of unique local folk, who have their own little piece of paradise to share with us. Visit secluded waterholes, immerse in the local livestock region including camels, unique cattle & sheep, and working farm dogs.

A new day breaks and another opportunity to capture the surrounding scenery. The historic fishing port, the long beaches offer an array of options for photography, each with their own uniqueness of colour, light and detail. After breakfast we embark on a beach shoot to capture the brilliance of these wide open seascapes.

With a short drive to Naracoorte, located near some of Australia’s best Cabernet Sauvignon Wine regions, the Coonawarra, we will photograph any number of beautiful water birds and flora in this very unique wetland.

We will also have an opportunity to visit the Naracoorte Limestone Caves. Here you can get up close and personal with your favourite stalagmites and stalactites and fossils in these stunning 800,000 year old underground caves.