Professional photographer and filmmaker Sebastian Lehrke has traveled to many corners of the globe, always in search of freedom and wilderness. But no country has left such a lasting impression on him as New Zealand. At the proverbial other end of the world, he finds something that has touched him more deeply than anywhere else.

What does freedom actually mean?
“Freedom is when no one wants anything from you – except your inner voice. When all external influences are quiet and you consciously listen to the silence.”
With these words, Sebastian describes his journey through New Zealand's wild nature: Unpredictable, close, real and unique. New Zealand is a country like a living, breathing picture book. Between fjords, volcanoes, ancient rainforests, endless beaches, and glacier-covered mountains. Sebastian sets off in his van “Alf” on a 90-day search for adventure.

In his visually stunning keynote, he takes you to the other end of the world – where nature lets your soul breathe and encounters with open, warm-hearted people – the Kiwis – change your outlook on life.

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​Look forward to an inspiring mix of van life, gripping stories, breathtaking nature photography, and above all: little moments that linger in the memory.

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