The first day of our expedition had us in the stunning fjords of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest National Park. In Te Reo Māori, the name of this place is incredibly linked to the story of the demigod Maui, who died trying to win immortality for his beloved people. A single piopio, a now-extinct native bird, flew over this land to mourn him.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 22 Nov 2023
Piopiotahi Milford Sound, Aotearoa New Zealand, 11/22/2023, 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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