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Life Behind The Lens: Doug Allen OBE in New Zealand

Renowned wildlife cameraman to showcase illustrated talk

February 9, 2026
Doug in Tonga with a humpback whale
Doug in Tonga with a humpback whale
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Doug Allen OBE is one of  the world’s most respected wildlife cameramen, and he’s coming to New Zealand’s South Island this summer.

Doug has spent more than four decades filming topside and underwater in the world’s most extreme environments, making over fifty expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. A multi-Emmy and BAFTA award-winning cameraman, his work includes landmark series such as Blue Planet and Planet Earth. This March he is presenting an evening of stunning visuals and fascinating tales of his work.

"For me, wildlife cameramen don't come much more special than Doug," says David Attenborough

Join Doug for an illustrated evening of adventures, encounters and insights from a life spent working behind the lens. Life Behind The Lens is an illustrated talk combining photography, short film clips, and behind-the-scenes stories from Doug’s career, followed by a live Q&A.

Doug is touring New Zealand's South Island in March

“For me, wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug. There’s just no one else who knows these frozen worlds as he does.” David Attenborough

Click here for tickets to Doug's shows in Glenorchy, Wanaka, Queenstown, Blenheim, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Dunedin and Te Anau. Be quick - tickets are selling fast!

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