Wanaka: Films, frustration and fantastic sunsets
After three chilled-out days in Queenstown that consisted mostly of eating ridiculously large hamburgers, afternoon drinking and riding on jetboats,...
After three chilled-out days in Queenstown that consisted mostly of eating ridiculously large hamburgers, afternoon drinking and riding on jetboats,...
Queenstown. It’s the jewel in New Zealand’s tourist crown, a bustling little town nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu....
Doubtful Sound. Heard of it? Most people haven’t, even those who’ve spent a bit of time in New Zealand. It’s...
After 24 hours of non-stop natural beauty in the Catlins, it seemed that we could do no wrong when it...
The Catlins is one of those parts of New Zealand that, due to its location, never seems to get the...
Ask pretty much any New Zealander what they know about Oamaru and the answer will probably be … not much....
I have absolutely no idea why I didn’t get there sooner. It wasn’t like I hadn’t had the opportunity. Countless...
I wasn’t looking forward to returning to Christchurch. This was the city that I knew best in New Zealand. It’s...
I'm Dave Dean. In 2011 I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and set off to live, work and wander round the world, armed with a backpack, a good pair of boots, and no return ticket.
THIS IS MY STORY.