Photography in Oceania
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun traveling across Australia and New Zealand's iconic landscapes to find endless inspiration for your own work.
Network
Meet new friends and professional photographers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Train your eye and develop the skills and experience you need to kickstart a career in photography.
The Destination
Welcome to Auckland and Sydney—two coastal cities where vibrant cultures create the perfect backdrop for visual storytelling.
Ferry to secret island beaches, savor bold flavors inspired by Māori, Pasifika, and Asian traditions, and capture everything from the sharp black lines of traditional tattoos to bold-colored sunsets..
In Auckland, volcanic peaks rise between neighborhoods filled with street art, farmers’ markets, and food stalls serving classic Kiwi meat pies. Māori culture is woven into daily life—from language and ancient carvings to modern architecture. Spend your days chasing golden light along black sand beaches, then hang with friends over fizzy L&P (a local lemony soda) and late-night snacks like hot chips and steamed buns.
Across the Tasman Sea, Sydney is a young, outdoor-loving city where urban life meets the sea. Its skyline wraps around a glittering harbor anchored by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. In Newtown and Surry Hills, you’ll find bold murals, live music, and street food scenes all their own. Surf Bondi, swim in rock pools, or hike rainforest trails—then capture it all through your lens.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Ride to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower for panoramic skyline shots and sweeping views of volcanic peaks.
- Explore Auckland’s wild west coast and photograph dramatic black sand beaches, crashing surf, and rugged coastal trails.
- Wake early to chase golden hour light, perfecting your sunrise photography as shadows and color shift across the landscape.
- Hike the forested trails of the Blue Mountains and capture waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and eucalyptus trees in soft, diffused light.
- Visit the iconic Sydney Opera House and practice framing, symmetry, and architectural detail against the harbor’s changing sky.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Blocks IV, V 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Thais Oso
Regional Director of Operations for South Pacific Rim, Interim Center Director, CIEE Sydney + CIEE Auckland
Thais started her career as a psychologist working in the Brazilian favelas. She travelled to Australia 19 years ago as a Study Abroad student and fell in love with the...
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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