We live at a time in history when the loss and degradation of nature underpin many of the worst problems besetting our beautiful planet. And reversing that trend, it’s been shown, is a huge part of the answer to issues as dire as climate change. This suggests nature should not only be celebrated as an innate part of what makes and keeps planet Earth unique in the Universe, but also championed as integral to the future of our own species. And that, quite simply, is exactly what the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition has been doing so eloquently for more than two decades. 

Since 2004 this competition has been bringing us extraordinary insights – detailed vignettes of life, captured forever in time – into the beauty and intrigue of nature in the ANZANG region, which encompasses Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. Capturing many of these images has been technically challenging. For others it has been about being in the right place at the right time. For most, it’s both. Importantly, however, what the photographs in this competition do is help spark our capacity and conviction to care.

In this, Australian Geographic's 40th year, the competition’s output is more important than it’s ever been and we continue to be proud to partner with the South Australian Museum on the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year again in 2026.

Karen McGhee, Editor-in-Chief 

Visit website

Atkins is very proud to be a part of the South Australian Museum’s Nature Photographer of the Year Competition. The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is recognised as one of the premier annual exhibitions, and being backed by the Museum, it draws the best in nature photography. Being accepted as the production partner for this exhibition endorses our desire to work for the best.

Acknowledgements

The South Australian 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 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition is owned by the South Australian Museum.

Become a Sponsor

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner of the South Australian Museum, please contact us at foundation@samuseum.sa.gov.au.