Events

Paul is opening the Gallery for club members following the Corroboree Billabong Cruise. The WILDFOTO Gallery will be open to all club members and their guests, not just those attending the cruise. If you haven't visited the Gallery yet, this is the perfect opportunity. Come along to view Paul's photography, explore the Gallery, and enjoy everything the Gallery and Café have to offer. For more information on WILDFOTO: WILDFOTO Nature Photography Tours | WILDFOTO Tickets are free and are required only for the purpose of managing attendee numbers.

Join us for a laid-back 3–4 hour photo cruise aboard the ‘Maree’, one of the vessels from Corroboree Houseboats & Fishing Boats Hire, on the stunning Corroboree Billabong—a great spot for birds, wildlife, and classic Top End scenery. Maree is an extra-large, two-storey BBQ boat with plenty of space to shoot, plus a toilet on board for convenience. We’ll meet at the Corroboree Boat Ramp at 6:30am for a 7:00am departure, making the most of the morning light. There’ll be plenty of time to shoot at your own pace and swap tips along the way. A simple BBQ breakfast is included—bacon, eggs, sausages, fruit, plus tea, coffee, and juice. We’ll be back around 11:00am. For those interested, Paul Thomsen will open Wild Foto Gallery (2300 Arnhem Highway, Marrakai) for a visit after the cruise. Check out his website here: WILDFOTO Nature Photography Tours | WILDFOTO Easy, social, and all about getting some good shots. Getting there Corroboree is about a 90-minute drive from Darwin. The turn-off from the Arnhem Highway to Corroboree Billabong is on the left just 1 km past Corroboree Park Tavern (heading towards Kakadu). It is 20 km from the Arnhem Highway turnoff to the cruise at Corroboree Billabong, the last 2 km is on a well-maintained gravel road. Please allow enough time—especially with wildlife often on the road—or consider staying overnight at the Corroboree Park Tavern which is 20km from the Tavern to the Corroboree Houseboats (See map below).  What to bring Camera gear Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses Insect repellent Water bottle    

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. Monthly club meeting includes: - SGM - Financial report - General club business and announcements - Royal Darwin Show event report - Event information - Guest speaker - Paul Thomsen (Wild Foto) will provide a report back on his observations of the Royal Darwin Show Photography Competition. This will be a great opportunity to gather feedback on your images. - Member image showcase - the AUGUST theme is MOVEMENT Tea | Coffee | Cold Drinks | Snacks are available for a small fee.   Members and guests are welcome.

Royal Darwin Show Photography Competition 2026 - Darwin Camera Club   The Darwin Camera Club is proud to host its main Photography Competition and Exhibition at the Royal Darwin Show, which is celebrating its 75th year in 2026. Open to amateur photographers of all levels, the competition includes both Open and Junior sections, with a range of categories to suit different interests and styles. Entrants can submit images across 4 print classes and 4 digital classes, including portrait, landscape, wildlife, documentary, nature, creative, mobile, and aerial photography. There are great prizes on offer, including class awards, overall champions, and special category prizes—plus the chance to have your work exhibited as part of this iconic community event. Key details Open to amateur photographers, with a Junior section for under 18s Up to 4 images per class Entry deadline: Friday, 3 July 2026 Print and digital entries accepted (USB submission for digital files) Whether you’re entering for the first time or a regular exhibitor, this is a great opportunity to share your work, challenge yourself, and be part of a long-running Territory tradition. More information See the full photography section schedule, categories, and entry forms via this link:   https://s3.tidyhq.com/orgs/62f8973e1b99/attachments/6ee240e21f8ecb29e9a760158bfba2c9aad870da/Schedule-of-Prizes-2026_-_Photography_Sections_RDS.pdf  Call for volunteers Darwin Camera Club is also looking for volunteers to assist with: Photography Hut supervision roster across the 3 show days Official Show Photographers Please email: darwincameraclub@mail.tidyhq.com or message via Facebook to register your interest and availability.

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. Monthly club meetings include: - General club business and announcements - Event information - Guest speaker  - Member image showcase - the JULY theme is TBA Tea | Coffee | Cold Drinks | Snacks are available for a small fee.   Members and guests are welcome.

🎨 FREE Light Painting Workshop – for Darwin Camera Club members and their guests. Join us for a creative and illuminating evening of light painting! Hands-on light painting session at Casuarina Beach, starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, 13th June. Bring: your camera, tripod, headlight/torch, any light source you have and a sense of adventure as we experiment with light trails, shapes, and silhouettes against the beautiful evening backdrop. Whether you're new to light painting or looking to refine your technique, this is a fun and relaxed way to explore photography in a whole new light!