Exploring New Zealand's Hidden Gems with Julian from Driftwood Tours

What does it take to showcase New Zealand's most remote and remarkable places while keeping local communities and conservation at the heart of every journey? In this episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass, Maxine sits down with Julian Tovey, owner and guide at Driftwood Tours. From a career spanning glacier guiding, search and rescue, and conservation, to now leading unforgettable small-group adventures through some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes, Julian shares his passion for authentic travel, sustainable tourism, and the stories that make every destination truly memorable. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz