Midlife tours suit the age of exploration

Being in a certain age group is not compulsory for a Midlife Tour, but the journeys are definitely geared for those aged 35 and over who are not satisfied with a camera and a comfy seat on a tour bus. You can explore both the North and South Islands for 13 days or choose a shorter time-frame and spend it in just one island.

Trained guides set the pace to fit your comfort zone. Optional activities include taking the helm of a yacht on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, paddling a two-person sea kayak in the Marlborough Sounds, and crunching up a glacier on a line of steps hewn out by an experienced guide. The 13-day tour costs $4296 a person, with a $694 single supplement. The North Island leg is $1690 and the South Island, $3290. Tours run over summer, with the next trip leaving on November 5.

Contact:

Adventure South

ph (03) 332 1222 or (09) 4141 685

www.holiday.co.nz