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Deep Dive: Deadly Roads (2022)

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Deadly Roads
The documentary 'Deadly Roads' focuses on extreme driving experiences across various locations, including New Zealand, Scotland, and Australia. It shows the challenges and thrills of navigating steep, narrow roads set against breathtaking landscapes. The film features individuals like Jan Eric Winkelmann, a design artist who travels with a piano, showcasing the risks and rewards of driving in remote areas such as Skipper's Canyon in New Zealand. Through the experiences of drivers like Dennis Column, who has spent 25 years taking tourists along these perilous routes, the film captures the adrenaline rush and emotional reactions of passengers. The narrative also touches on the historical context of these roads, such as the gold prospectors of the 1860s in New Zealand, adding depth to the adventure of driving on these unique paths.

Why Watch

  • See breathtaking views from Skipper's Canyon in New Zealand.
  • Find out about the world's only sand highway on Fraser Island.
  • Meet Dennis Column, a driver with 25 years of experience.

Did You Know

Skipper's Canyon in New Zealand was first explored by gold prospectors in 1863.
The world's only sand highway is located in Australia, specifically on Fraser Island.
Dennis Column has been driving tourists along extreme roads for 25 years.
The beach highway on Fraser Island is 75 miles long.

Perfect For

Adventure seekersTravel enthusiastsNature lovers