May in Tasmania | Don't Miss the Perfect Time to Chase the Aurora

Don't miss the perfect time to chase the aurora. Recently, Tasmania has experienced a major aurora outbreak in May! First-time visitors to Tasmania should definitely not miss this opportunity. Save this aurora-chasing guide that will teach you step by step how to chase the lights - even beginners can easily catch the aurora!

【📋 Essential Aurora Viewing Guide】
Check for clear weather and cloud coverage to help observe the aurora. A KP index "above 5" means it's visible to the naked eye - the higher the KP value, the greater the visibility range.
⏰ Aurora timing: You can see auroras in Tasmania year-round, with May-September being the peak season
📲 Aurora apps: Aurora, My Aurora Forest, Windy (can be used to check KP index)
📷 Photography essentials: Tripod, wide-angle lens, warm clothes (you can also join Facebook aurora-chasing groups)

【✅ Recommended Viewing Locations】
Bruny Island
Cradle Mountain National Park
Satellite Island
Freycinet National Park
Strahan Township
Maria Island
Mount Wellington

【🚘 Recommended Aurora Itinerary】
Tasmania 4-Day Aurora Tour
D1: Hobart airport pickup → Richmond Village → Salamanca Square → Mount Wellington
D2: Port Arthur → Tasman Peninsula → Blowhole → Tasman Arch → Tessellated Pavement → Devil's Kitchen
D3: Wineglass Bay day trip / Maria Island day trip
D4: Bruny Island → The Neck → Oyster Farm → Adventure Bay → Return trip
🔥 Recommendation: Stay at a panoramic hotel with large floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy mountain and ocean views during the day and capture spectacular aurora shots at night without leaving your room

【📌 Aurora Photography Tips】
① Use a tripod to avoid shaking, and set a long exposure time of 15 to 20 seconds
② Practice shooting the night sky before attempting aurora photography to ensure accurate focus
③ Use a full-frame camera and wide-angle lens, maximizing your camera's light sensitivity
④ Use a large aperture, set to F2 or F4 (the smaller the number, the better) to allow maximum light into the camera
⑤ Set ISO sensitivity to 3200-6400 (the higher the number, the better)