Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2026

See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.

Celebrating the natural heritage across the ANZANG bioregion including Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea, this breathtaking exhibition allows us to witness the unique beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of our own backyard and the world around us.

View shortlisted photographic entrants from ten categories: Animals in Nature, Animal behaviour, Botanical, Macro, Landscape, Threatened Species, Monochrome, Our Impact, Portfolio and Junior.

Please be aware the Museum is unable to accept cash payment for exhibition tickets.
Tickets purchased at the Museum box office are at a different rate.

Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Australian Geographic (Principal Sponsor)
Atkins (Production Partner)
Coral Expeditions (Travel Partner)

Proudly produced by the South Australian Museum
The Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of Dr Stuart Miller AM, founder and patron of ANZANG, and his sister Mrs Alison Huber in memory of their parents, Dr Robert and Mrs Clarice Miller, both late of Waikerie, South Australia.

The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is a South Australian Museum exhibition.