Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
Australia / International
Entry fee
Paid
Typical entry window
Dec to early Feb
Focus & eligibility
Fauna, flora and natural formations photographed in the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregion
Priority
4 – High priority
2026 closed 5 Feb
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.