About this Event
Our one January outing, timed for late in the month once everyone's actually back from holiday.
We're meeting in the CBD for a morning wander through Britomart, Queen Street, and the laneways in between — the city easing into the new year properly, streets a little emptier than the usual weekday crush, and good clean morning light coming down between the buildings. It's a loose, low-pressure one to start the year, no early alarm or late finish required.
Post-holiday Auckland has a slightly different feel to it — fewer commuters, more space to work a frame without dodging foot traffic, and a city that hasn't quite snapped back into its usual rhythm yet. Good one to shake off the summer break and get back into the habit of walking with a camera.
No theme, no pressure. You'll be walking alongside a friendly, easygoing group of photographers, all looking at the same people and alleyways and seeing something slightly different in it.
What You’ll See and Photograph
- Britomart's transport hub, architecture, and laneways in morning light
- Queen Street quieter than its usual weekday self
- Laneways and arcades between the main streets
- Reflections and glass frontages catching the morning sun
- A CBD still easing back into its normal pace after the holidays
- Street life and passersby with more room to move than usual
- The contrast between wide main streets and tight, shaded laneways
What to Bring
- Your camera or smartphone
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Curiosity and an open mind — this is all about exploring and having fun!
Event venue & nearby stays
Takutai Square, Takutai Square, Auckland, New Zealand
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.