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The culture and customs of New Zealand’s Māori

Māori language and culture is alive today in traditional ceremonies, dances, body art, and greetings, all with ancient roots.

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4/20/2021

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New Zealand’s Extraordinary Subantarctic islands

With special access to some of the world’s most undisturbed, remote islands, see extraordinary wildlife populations and unusual flora in this spectacular UNESCO site.

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5/31/2022

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Australia’s Kimberley Region

One of the least populated areas on Earth, the Kimberley is as remote as it is spectacular. Here are five fascinating facts about this ancient and wildly scenic corner of the world.

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8/9/2022

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10 Incredible Facts About Australia’s Bungle Bungle Range

Thousands of striped rock cones create the dramatic landscape of Australia’s Bungle Bungle Range. See what makes this geological wonder a highlight of our trips to the Kimberley region.

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9/1/2022

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The Remote Kimberley: Australia's Best-kept Secret

Be among the first to experience our brand new Australia itineraries, full of ancient history and abundant wildlife, as we return to this untouched region of the world in 2023.

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12/5/2022

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Norfolk Island, a Former Penal Colony in the Remote Pacific

This far-flung island in the South Pacific harbors a number of fascinating discoveries, from the world’s tallest fern trees to the ruins of a notorious penal colony.

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2/3/2023

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The Wonderfully Weird Birds of New Zealand

Nearly half of New Zealand’s 200 fascinating bird species are endemic including an alpine parrot, tiny kororā penguin, and the iconic kiwi.

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3/6/2023

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Making Landfall on Remote Macquarie Island

Visitors to Australia's remote Macquarie Island are richly rewarded with dazzling sights that include 800,000 breeding pairs of the endemic royal penguin.

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3/20/2023

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Video: In Good Company - Peter Hillary

In this video, the legendary mountaineer shares more about his role aboard our ships, what his childhood was like as the son of Sir Edmund Hillary, and why our expeditions keep drawing him back.    

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4/3/2023

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Webinar: Discovering New Zealand with Lindblad Expeditions

In our latest webinar, Lesa Bain, Vice President of Sales North America, discusses our three incredible New Zealand Itineraries with Expedition Leader Lisle Gywnn and Expedition Developer Karen Kuest.

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4/30/2023

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Enter New Zealand’s Glenfern Sanctuary, a Haven for Native Wildlife

In the latest installment of Expedition Spotlight, Join Cultural Specialist Alexander Hillary as he leads us through Glenfern Sanctuary, a haven of native plant restoration on New Zealand’s Aotea Great Barrier Island, and once the site of a colossal ancient forest.

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5/18/2023

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Expedition Spotlight: Exploring Fiordland National Park

In this new installment of Expedition Spotlight, Cultural Specialist Alexander Hillary shares his knowledge and passion for the spectacular natural paradise with guests aboard National Geographic Orion.