Join our 7-night underwater photography trip to Lord Howe, Dec 12th - Dec 19th, 2026!
Lord Howe island is a volcanic island group which formed from a volcano nearly seven million years ago. It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique ecosystem. Because of its location between two convergent currents, the marine life here is a mixture of both tropical and temperate species, making it a biodiversity hotspot. Because of this, the island also supports a high number of endemic species, including the Double Header Wrasse, the Lord Howe Moray and the Half-banded Angelfish.
Without phone reception on the island, spending a few weeks here is like stepping back in time. The underwater world reflects this remoteness, and has remained untouched for centuries. Down below, the rocks were teeming with life, from schools of fish to rays and octopus, nudibranchs, painted lobsters and hundreds of Galapagos sharks surrounding us on our safety stop out in the blue!
Lord Howe Island has a very small community, with only around 400 permanent residents living on the island. To help preserve the fragile environment, the number of visitors is also limited to around 400 at any one time. Join us in December 2026 to learn more and experience this amazing place for yourselves!
Trip leader and underwater photography
Tiani Dun will be our photography trip leader, you'll receive personalized guidance and expert advice from her to capture stunning images throughout the trip.
She will conduct a full photography workshop and photo review sessions with each participant, ensuring individualized attention for photographers of all levels.
Tiani is an underwater photographer from Australia. She studied a Master of Marine Biology (MS) at James Cook University and has brought her passion for science and the arts together into the work she does today.
Filming and photographing marine life began as a passion when Tiani started studying, but she very soon realised that she preferred to be behind the camera and under the water than she did in the office. So she traded her work shoes for fins, and never looked back! As a PADI scuba instructor, Tiani's work has taken her to the tropical islands of Malaysia, Fiji, Thailand, and all over Australia. When on land, she writes for Ocean Conservation initiatives, mentors students and gives marine biology lectures at schools and universities in Southeast Queensland.
Tiani's favorite style of photography is macro, and she has an incredible ability to steer almost any conversation toward her favorite animals – nudibranchs. On her safety stop, you will find her practising her bubble rings and taking selfies with everyone. Tiani loves nothing more than sharing her love for the ocean and its creatures with others. Her passion for underwater photography is evident, and her experience in marine conservation brings a chance to learn and discover more on our trips!
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