What is Dunc Wilson Adventures?
Kia ora, I’m Dunc Wilson, an adventurer and author, based in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a newsletter about the wonder of self-powered adventures. Anything that depends on the power of the mind, the body and self to get it done. That’s my jam. That’s what you’ll find here.
I’ve cycled the country’s coastline, packraft-hiked down the middle of the North Island and am constantly out there playing in the outdoors. Living is pushing and testing my limits.
My first book, The Big Loop, is the story of my Kiwi cycling adventure. It features tales of the characters who helped me out, the challenges I faced and the familiarisation of myself with this unique wonderland I now call home. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t born in NZ!
Since then, hiking and rafting into wild places has become a fascination. This prompted me to traverse the length of Aotearoa. It’s never dull.
Why subscribe?
If epic, self-powered and unique adventures in the outdoors are your thing, then this is a newsletter for you. I like to write stories, provide routes, review gear and mull over ideas, although this really isn’t the limit here.
Free subscribers get most posts and updates direct to their inbox. There will always be free articles, featuring information, advice, experiences and chats with other like-minded adventurers for free subscribers.
Paying supporters get full access to every newsletter and early content previews. My work and adventures depend on this awesome band of loyal supporters, who have kindly jumped up to paid status. (That’s awesome, but please only go paid if you have an address and can afford more than a $2 carabiner for your climbing weekends.)
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Chat with the wanderer
This semi-nomadic, former #tentlife human, is also on Substack Chat and Notes. I love answering questions about Aotearoa New Zealand travel, gear, routes or anything else!
Got a burning question? Fires are probably banned, so ask it in my Chat zone. To join in, you’ll need to download the Substack app, available on both iOS and Android.
