Take a
breathtaking tour of New Zealand’s natural beauty in high
definition. Visit Mount Aspiring National Park, ice climb on the
Franz Josef Glacier and spend a night in an environmentally
friendly ecolodge. Plus, whale-watch in Kaikoura, visit vibrant
Wellington, beautiful bird-friendly Kapiti Island and sacred
Cape Reinga. Along the way, join explorer Richard Bangs on a
journey to uncover the modern-day meaning of the ancient concept
of Kaitiakitanga, or the view that humans are the earthly
guardians of the planet, and see how this practice of
environmental caretaking is finding new popularity in New
Zealand, winner of the 2008 CINE Golden Eagle Award and a
2008 Environmental Media Association Awards nominee. Richard
Bangs has spent more than 30 years as an explorer, and is a
pioneer in travel that makes a difference. In fact, Expedia.com
founder Rich Barton called him Indiana Jones with a conscience.
Bangs is the host and co-executive producer of the popular
American public television series Adventures with Purpose.
Run Time:
Approximately 60 minutes
