Each week in Travel, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure. Discover the Northern Lights by ship Tired of hunting the Northern Lights? Ponant’s Northern Lights Quest in 2025 offers a rare chance to witness the beauty of the Northern Lights from beyond the Arctic Circle. Sailing through remote winter landscapes, travellers can marvel as the sky lights up with shifting emerald hues.

By day, cultural experiences bring Arctic traditions to life — like warming up with coffee under a traditional lavvu on the tundra. Guests will have opportunities to connect with local Sami culture, hear timeless legends and enjoy the quiet thrill of polar exploration from the warmth of Ponant’s luxurious ships, designed for comfort in these wild, far-north waters. au.

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