Guided travel for seniors
Discover why we are Hawke’s Bay’s favourite senior travel club
Tour Club provides guided travel for seniors. Operated by Bay Tours & Charters, we have created and conducted senior group trips and tours across our region, country and overseas for our tour club supporters.
Our regular itinerary includes great value day trips, shows and musicals, lunch and dining opportunities, and multi-day explorations around New Zealand’s beautiful countryside. Since 1982, Tour Club has continued to deliver fabulous experiences tailored to senior travellers. Every trip is a great way to relax, enjoy yourself and make new friends.
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Why we're different
Why choose Bay Tours?
All-inclusive guided travel
All our trips and tours have an all-inclusive price. There are no hidden costs. We take care of every detail, so you don’t have to do anything except pack your bag and meet us at your front door (conditions do apply).
Simply sit back, relax and enjoy the experience.
Travel with like-minded people and make friends
On every trip and tour, our travellers form friendships and many become lifelong. We believe this is because we bring together like-minded seniors who have the shared desire to enjoy life to its fullest during their retirement years.
For people travelling alone, you’re never alone when you travel with friends.
Join the tour club
Join Hawke’s Bay’s favourite senior tour club
Membership is free. You’ll receive our six-monthly catalogue with upcoming trips and tours, and every tour includes free pickup and dropoff at your front door in Napier, Hastings and Havelock North.
Best customer service
We nominate Bay Tours and Charter, for best customer service, all the team are so friendly and welcoming, looking after our every need when touring with them, making sure everyone feels special and attending to our needs even before we realise we need them. Such a friendly company providing lovely getaways and days out and […]
Such wonderful hosts
Bay Tours and Charters are fabulous. Kerren and Ken are such wonderful hosts and delightful. I’m amazed that they remember everybody’s name especially on the big Tours they do.
Great holiday experiences
Bay Tours and Charters provide great holiday experiences for the older generation
What amazing service
Bay Tours and Charters. What amazing service older local citizens get from these people. So many of us can go on day trips and overnight breaks because of their outstanding planning and care. Nothing is a bother.
The service and care is amazing
Bay Tours and Charters, we have been traveling with them for many years and the service and care is amazing.
Provide the best service in the Bay
Bay Tours and Charters provide the best service in the Bay. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I have done several trips with Bay Tours and Charters. From one day local trips to multi day cycling tours. From the moment of being picked up from my home, the friendly and helpful service continues until I am […]
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The second lunch group to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers The Farm today had as grand a time as the first group – quality food, lovely staff, silver service, great company and wonderful sunshine pouring into the conservatory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay Tours creates and operates escorted day trips and multi-day tours designed especially for seniors and mature travellers.
Our tours combine comfortable transport, knowledgeable local guides and carefully planned itineraries, giving you the opportunity to discover new places without the stress of organising the transport, accommodation, sightseeing and itinerary yourself.
Our tours are designed for seniors and mature travellers who enjoy discovering new places at a comfortable pace, with good company, interesting commentary and the convenience of an organised tour. Our upcoming tours are published in a free six-monthly catalogue (Leisure Guide) detailing all our upcoming trips and tours.
Couples, friends, solo travellers and organised groups are all welcome.
Not at all. While our tours are designed with mature travellers in mind, anyone who enjoys comfortable, relaxed and well-organised travel is welcome.
Our tours are usually escorted with two tour staff and are planned with comfort, convenience and enjoyment in mind. We take care of the transport, accommodation and itinerary, allowing you to relax, enjoy the scenery and make the most of each destination. We also offer free collection and return to your front door on all trips and tours for locals and visitors staying in Hawke’s Bay (conditions do apply).
Absolutely. Our tours are a great option for solo travellers who want to explore new destinations while enjoying the company of other travellers.
You can travel independently without having to organise the transport, accommodation, itinerary and sightseeing yourself.
Bay Tours offers a selection of day trips, multi-day tours or overseas tours, visiting interesting destinations and attractions.
Each tour is escorted with two staff and has its own itinerary, duration and inclusions, so we recommend checking the individual tour page in our Leisure Guide for full details.