Father & Son Expedition · Planned for 2028
NZ 2028 The New Zealand most people never see.
A father. A son. Two jet skis. One country. A lifetime of memories.
Life is short.
There just isn't enough time in life to bond with your kids, especially with how fast life is moving today. Everything is going faster and we're missing each other.
We're working to live, but we're forgetting to live.
In Johnny's words
"Dad and I did that together."
I think about my own dad. He worked hard, and when I look back, I remember him working, working, working. One of the strongest memories I still have is the time we spent fishing together. Those moments stayed with me.
One day Zachary will be an adult. I don't want him to look back and remember Dad was always working. I want him to look back and say, 'Dad and I did that together.'
Why we're doing this
Four reasons. One coastline.
Time together
Months side by side, not minutes between commitments. Memories Zachary will carry for life.
The hidden coast
Coves, islands and communities you can really only reach from the water.
Simple living
Camping by the sea, fishing for dinner where practical, cooking on the beach.
Inspire other families
Any parent, grandparent or child. You don't need jet skis — you just need to make the time.
The journey
Both islands. 43 planned stops.
A planned journey around the North and South Islands, starting and returning to Gulf Harbour. The stories will unfold when the expedition begins.
Planned route · weather dependent · subject to safety, access, local rules & permissions
Treasure Trail
Coins left behind for the next explorer.
Large NZ 2028 Treasure Coins at selected approved stops — plus Falcon's Kids Treasure for young adventurers.
Discover the trailThe real thing we're building is memories.
A father. A son. Two jet skis. One country. A lifetime of memories.
NZ 2028 · Planned expedition · Not yet underway
Documented on Silver Fern
Watch it unfold on YouTube.
The story will unfold on our existing Silver Fern channel when the expedition begins.