About

The Annual Photographic Society of Queensland Convention 2nd - 5th May 2025. Hosted by HERVEY BAY Photography Club in our 20th Anniversary year. 

Located in the beautiful Harbour Precinct & featuring a full program of keynote speakers, presenters, workshops & photo opportunities both in the conference rooms & outdoors. Transport provided to some locations, others are nearby.

PRESENTERS incl PSQ President Ralph Brown, Pia Jessen, Peter Mitchelson, Mark Higgins, Robert Cullen, Eric Brandseth, Ken York, Stephen Potts, John Abbott, Peter Dore, Victoria Purdie, Suellen Saidee Cook, Alistair Brightman, Ellen Foulds, Hans Schmidt, Keven Hyde, Celina Hurworth & Neil Medland.

Each offering a range of photographic insights in their specialist areas from Street Photography, Astro, Macro, Wildlife, Travel, Light Painting, Portraiture incl Emotive & Newborn, Photo Journalism, Photo Comps, Studio set ups, Phone shoots & Creative. Opportunities for practical workshops & Q&A's.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHT: Action Photo Opportunity on  Dundowran Beach at Dawn (Sun 4th May) with the 5th LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT  'Remembering the Anzacs' for the 110th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (separate pricing): Pre-Convention informal SUNSET PARTY (Fri 2nd May), Afternoon BOAT CRUISE (Sat 3rd May) & GALA DINNER, SEQ Awards & Print Auction (Sun 4th May)

PLEASE NOTE: Limited Numbers for both CRUISE & GALA DINNER, so book early & include any Plus1's.

Lunches & Teas supplied @ our venues - Boat Club Fraser Room, Lunch large tables (Sat 3rd).The Dock Bistro Marina, Lunch standing canape style (Sun 4th & Mon 5th) 

NOTE : DISCOUNTED EARLYBIRD PRICING AUTO-APPLIED FROM 1st Feb-31st March.

(excludes Boat Cruise option)

STANDARD (ADVERTISED) PRICING APPLIED 1st-13th April

Bookings Close 13th April 2025

ORGANISE YOUR STAY- BOOK NOW with our ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS : MANTRA HERVEY BAY, KONDARI RESORT, RAMADA HOTEL, AKAMA RESORT, PIER CARAVAN PARK - BOOK DIRECT USING CODE PSQ25 for great deals. Some offer multi-bedroom living spaces & self catering options, if you'd like to bring your family or friends.

Consider extending your stay beyond the long weekend in Hervey Bay with it's annual Bay To Bay Yacht Race, the Rodders & Citroen Car parades & Markets. There's so much more the Fraser Coast offers: Bistros & Restaurants, Galleries, Museums, Public Art, Nature & Guided Cultural Walks, Rail Trails, Sport & Aqua playgrounds in beachside Hervey Bay. In historical & quirky Maryborough, dont miss the renowned ANZAC Walk in Queens Park, Mary Poppins precinct & the Cistern Chapel. Visit the peaceful surrounding villages . Not forgetting our fabulous jewel that is K'Gari island. 

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HERVEY BAY BOAT CLUB
BUCCANEER AVE, URANGAN QLD 4655

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