Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Wed 16 Sep '26 – Sat 13 Feb '27 (DAILY event)

Overview

See nature in a whole new light in The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition. For over two decades, this beloved annual exhibition has celebrated the natural world around us, showcasing spectacular flora, fauna and landscapes found throughout Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. From the mysterious ocean floor to majestic mountain tops and fiery outback panoramas, this…

See nature in a whole new light in The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition. For over two decades, this beloved annual exhibition has celebrated the natural world around us, showcasing spectacular flora, fauna and landscapes found throughout Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.

From the mysterious ocean floor to majestic mountain tops and fiery outback panoramas, this bioregion is home to wildlife and environments unlike any other. Be inspired by this amazing collection of 100 photographs that showcase the unique natural heritage of this region, stretching back more than 80 million years.

The incredible works on display provoke a deeper connection with the natural world, offering an intimate insight into the delicate diversity of the environment and a reckoning with the changing climate that threatens its irreplaceable beauty.

The 2026 judging panel consists of Jake Wilton, Mieke Boynton and Ross Gudgeon.

Location

Australian Museum

1 William Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia

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