Spend a night capturing mesmerising star trails for you to create a star trail and a star trail time-lapse! This Masterclass teaching you how to set up your camera, plan your photoshoot, how star trails work, stacking your photographs and editing from start to finish.
2026 STAR CHASER PHOTO TOUR III
JUNE 6th to 11th - 2 SPOTS LEFT
Join award winning photographer David Magro and explore amazing landscapes under the stars.
Capture beautiful nightscapes on this 6 day adventure photographing the stunning jewels of the south coast on the 2026 Star Chaser III Photo Tour in NSW Australia.
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Tour Overview
We begin the Star Chaser III tour meeting at Sydney domestic airport at 8am, to begin our expedition to the south coast. We will arrive at Narooma, our home for the tour as we explore and photograph the stunning jewels of the south coast.
Locations include Horse Head Rock, Camel Rock, Glasshouse Rocks, Cathedral Beach, Cathedral Rocks, a Gothic Church, and Australia Rock, with potential bonus locations like the Blue Pool and, if conditions align, rare glowing ghost mushrooms.
THE NIGHT SKY COMES TO LIFE IN DARK SKY LOCATIONS.
YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A DISPLAY OF STARS ALIGNED WITH BREATHTAKING SCENERY.
The exclusive Star Chaser III tour is a highly unique 6 day photography tour that will allow you to experience a diverse range of locations along the south coast of NSW.
The Milky Way will be above the horizon as soon as night falls allowing us to shoot at a comfortable hour of the night to ensure we have plenty of rest throughout our photography tour.
There will also be a lot of time in the classroom to post process our photographs as I assist you in editing your images ready for you to bring home.
STAR CHASER FEATURES
Meeting Location
We meet at Sydney Domestic Airport at 8am to be transported via mini-bus to Narooma.
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be private, spacious and comfortable during the tour for a relaxing stay. The accommodation has been selected for comfort and also accessibility to our shooting locations.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided each day. We will have breakfast at cafes or in-house at our accommodation in the morning. For lunch we will eat either in-house, cafes or at restaurants dependant on if it is a day we are travelling. Dinner will most likely be informal, eaten in places convenient to the shooting areas.
Transportation
You will be escorted in a modern air conditioned 12 seater mini-bus throughout the workshop and back to Sydney Airport.
Fitness level / difficulty level
A good level of fitness is required. Suitable for amateurs to semi-professionals.
Post-Processing Sessions
There will be many hours of classroom post-processing time to edit our photographs.
Limited Availability
The Star Chaser Tour is limited to 6 participants.
TOUR OVERVIEW
DAY 1 - SYDNEY TO NAROOMA & GLASSHOUSE ROCKS
You will meet David and fellow Star Chaser photographers at Sydney Domestic Airport at 8am, arriving in Narooma by 2pm. We will stop in Batemans Bay for lunch and go over the overview of the tour whilst enjoying lunch together. After settling into your apartment, we will go through the techniques and plans for capturing the nearby remarkable Glasshouse Rocks under the Milky Way.
Glasshouse Rocks are an impressive ancient geological beauty dated around 450 millions years old that are impressive in stature. They are one of the many unique rock formations we will be photographing on the Star Chaser tour!
DAY 2 - CATHEDRAL BEACH & CATHEDRAL ROCKS
We’ll start the day with breakfast, followed by a classroom session to post-process our photographs from the previous night until lunch.
For tonight’s shoot, we’ll visit Cathedral Beach, starting at an easily accessible vantage point overlooking the cove, where cliffs beautifully frame the small beach. We may also head down to the beach itself to capture unique angles, with Cathedral Rock rising dramatically from the ground, perfectly aligned with the Milky Way for a stunning composition.
DAY 3 - AUSTRALIA ROCK
After breakfast, we’ll review our photographs from the previous night in a classroom session, post-processing our images until lunch.
During your free time after lunch, relax and recharge before we reconvene for an unforgettable evening at Australia Rock. This iconic formation, carved by nature along the Sapphire Coast, resembles the shape of the Australian continent, making it a unique subject for astrophotography. If time and conditions allow, we may also visit the Blue Pool, a rock pool reflecting the stars, adding a diverse and striking image to your South Coast portfolio.
DAY 4 - CAMEL ROCK & HORSE HEAD ROCK
We’ll begin with a delicious breakfast, followed by a classroom session to review and post-process our photographs from the previous night.
After a relaxing day to refresh, we’ll head out for tonight’s shoot at two iconic locations: Camel Rock and Horse Head Rock. Arriving well before sunset, we’ll enjoy a scenic walk to our shooting locations, setting up to capture these ancient formations under the Milky Way. Camel Rock, resembling a seated camel, and Horse Head Rock, with its striking equine profile, offer perfect compositions to elevate your astrophotography portfolio.
DAY 5 - GOTHIC CHURCH
On day 5, our last post processing session and photography review will be held after breakfast until lunch.
Following a relaxing afternoon, we’ll venture to a historic gothic church, its towering spires and intricate stonework creating a dramatic foreground for astrophotography. As the Milky Way arcs across the sky, we’ll capture the church’s timeless structure against a canopy of stars, blending architectural grandeur with celestial wonder.
DAY 6 - SYDNEY/HOME
This is our final day of the Star Chaser tour where we will drive back to Sydney Domestic Airport at 6am, arriving at 12pm with a stop for lunch in Batesman Bay.
We will say our goodbyes as you reflect on all the amazing photographs captured on our star chaser photography tour .
TOUR MENTOR
I am a professional Milky Way Landscape photographer from Australia with 12 years experience capturing the night sky. I have taught over 5000 students and 500 Masterclass workshops across Australia on how to shoot astrophotography.
I love capturing the beauty of night that other people do not often get the chance to see. It drives my passion in hope of inspiring others to take the time to look up and marvel at the universe above. It is a therapeutic and calming experience spending a night underneath the stars and with photography, you can take a piece home with you.
HEAR WHAT OTHERS SAY
David’s enthusiasm and passion for astro photography is awesome.
Great course, caters for beginners as well as the more advanced photographer
Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
— Alison Robinson
HOW TO JOIN THE STAR CHASER III PHOTO TOUR
Book your spot below
WHAT TO BRING
DSLR or mirrorless camera with a spare battery
Wide angle lens with fast aperture f/2.8
A sturdy tripod
A laptop computer
Water proof walking boots or shoes
Warm clothes to keep you warm
WILL WE HAVE LONG NIGHTS SHOOTING?
Our shooting schedule is designed for us to shoot from 6pm - 9pm most nights to ensure we are not fatigued throughout the tour and well rested. We may continue shooting later as it can be exciting shooting the night sky and time flies when having fun under the stars.
SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS?
The Star Chaser tour is suitable for all skill levels, including beginners and semi-professionals. I recommend participants join David Magro's Milky Way Masterclass prior to the tour, however you will be learning new techniques on the tour that I will be teaching you.
WHAT HAPPENS WITH CLOUDY CONDITIONS?
The tour itinerary may change if weather conditions at our planned locations are not favourable. I have a vast knowledge of locations in the area if we require to move our shooting location to chase the stars. This is at the discretion of the tour leader, David Magro. The month of June is a favourable month for astrophotography with cloud coverage less likely at this time in this region.
WHAT IS THE FITNESS LEVEL NEEDED?
The Star Chaser tour requires you to have a moderate level of physical fitness with most locations easily accessible and only a short walk. There are occasions of uneven surface for a brief period where good hiking boots are best to keep you comfortable and balanced. To reach Horse Head Rock, we walk over large rocks for 5-10 minutes to reach our shooting location during low tide.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?
Flights are not included. Alcohol, beverages, snacks, laundry, souvenirs, personal items, travel insurance and anything not mentioned is not included.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
If you decide to cancel for any reason and your spot is filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid minus the $500 administration fees. However, if your spot is cancelled for any reason and your spot if not filled, we will refund you based on the following schedule below.
180 days or more before the beginning of the tour, 25% of the total tour amount is forfeited. 180 - 90 days prior to the beginning of the tour, 50% of the total tour amount is forfeited. 90 - 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour, 75% of the total tour amount is forfeited. 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour, 100% of the total tour amount is forfeited.
