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Semi-retired former CIPFA Head of Asset Management David Bentley concludes the second part of his New Zealand travelogue, featuring a visit to Dunedin (the "Edinburgh of the South") and a stop at Queenstown, the self-proclaimed adventure capital of the world, where he opted for Parkrun and a bike ride instead of bungee jumping. The article concludes with a humorous look at his "retirement" running a Scottish Highlands B&B and an "ultra hike" to a potentially haunted bothy nea

David Bentley, now semi-retired and running a successful B&B in the Scottish Highlands, recounts part one of his New Zealand adventure. From navigating a last-minute tour change to a thrilling night walk where he encountered four elusive kiwi birds, his journey highlights unexpected joys and challenges.