50+ Discover English, Explore Nelson

Waka Tour *

Course starts on:

29/09/2025

23/02/2026

28/09/2026

Kayaking

Designed exclusively for students aged 50 and over, this program offers a unique blend of learning and adventure. Start your day in a small, friendly English class (with a maximum of six participants), where you'll improve your language skills alongside like-minded peers. In the afternoons, enjoy guided explorations of Nelson and its beautiful surroundings, making the most of your time in this vibrant region.

Gravity Cellars Winery tour

Sample schedules – subject to change

City tour including Centre of NZ

Founders Heritage Park

Gravity Cellars Winery tour

Pic's Peanut Butter tour

Golden Bay day trip

Mini Golf

Grampians Walk

Classic car museum

McCashins Brewery tour

Biking to Kaiteriteri overnight trip

Waka tour in Kaiteriteri day trip

Museum

Brook Sanctuary (maybe see a kiwi)

Cable Bay

Nature Land

Abel Tasman day trip

Suter Gallery

Golf at Waahi Taakaro Maitai

Kayaking

Archery

Join the 50+ South Island Grand tour

Bike tour *

This package includes:

Enrolment Fee

Homestay Placement Fee

Homestay

English lessons 9am to 12:15pm

Max 6 per class

Afternoon activities 1:15pm to 3:15pm

All Nelson airport transfers

All weekend activities 

Abel Tasman day trip

Prices:

2 weeks - $5,687

3 weeks - $8,106

4 weeks - $10,525

* credit NelsonTasman.nz & @barekiwi