Today’s day at sea saw us cruising off the west coast of the Southern Island of New Zealand. The journey south has brought a slight chill to the air and a slow rolling swell. After a much-needed sleep in, we greeted the morning with yoga under the clear, crisp sky. A morning presentation from Rich Reid helped us hone our smartphone photography skills. In the afternoon, the epic mountains of the Southern Alps gradually appeared out of the haze on the horizon.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 16 Jan 2024
At Sea to the West of the Southern Island of Aotearoa, 1/16/2024, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- Australia and New Zealand
Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife
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