Discover the West Coast Through the Lens of a Local
Updated: Aug 31
Photography Location Tours from Breakers Boutique Accommodation, Shakey Finger Photography
The West Coast is a place that has a way of staying with you.
From wild coastlines and mist covered native forest to powerful rivers, towering limestone cliffs and ever changing light across the Tasman Sea, it is a landscape full of mood, texture and beauty. Around every corner there is something waiting to be discovered and for those with a love of photography, it is an incredibly inspiring place to explore.
At Breakers Boutique Accommodation, we are fortunate to have our own professional photographer as part of our team, offering personalised photography location tours throughout the region for guests wanting to experience and capture the beauty of the West Coast through a local’s eyes.
These tours can be tailor made to suit your interests, experience level and the type of scenery you are hoping to photograph.
Whether you are chasing dramatic sunsets along remote beaches, reflections in hidden lakes, native forest filled with soft filtered light or rugged coastal landscapes shaped by the Tasman Sea, we can help guide you to some of the region’s most scenic and lesser known locations.
The West Coast offers an incredible variety of photographic opportunities all within a relatively short distance. Guests can explore remote beaches scattered with rock stacks and rock pools, cascading waterfalls hidden within lush rainforest, historic gold mining sites rich with character and stories, snow capped mountains, winding rivers and peaceful creeks surrounded by native bush.
One of the things that makes photography on the Coast so special is the constantly changing conditions. Light, weather and atmosphere can shift quickly, transforming familiar places into something completely different from one moment to the next. It is this raw and untamed beauty that photographers from around the world are drawn to.
As locals passionate about this part of New Zealand, we love sharing the places that have inspired us over the years and helping guests experience the quieter side of the Coast beyond the main tourist stops. Many of the locations visited are places travellers would easily drive past without even realising they are there.
Whether you are a professional photographer, passionate hobbyist or simply someone who enjoys taking photos while travelling, our photography location tours offer a unique way to connect with the landscape, learn more about the region and experience the natural beauty of Te Tai o Poutini at a slower pace.
Located just north of Greymouth on Nine Mile Beach, Breakers Boutique Accommodation provides the perfect base for photography-focused stays on the West Coast. With beachfront access, native bush surrounds, and uninterrupted Tasman Sea views right on our doorstep, inspiration begins the moment you arrive.
If you are searching for photography tours on the West Coast of New Zealand, scenic photography locations near Greymouth or boutique accommodation for photographers exploring the South Island, we would love to welcome you to Breakers and help you discover this remarkable region through the lens.