If you’re feeling sluggish and fancy a change of scenery, get fit and walk off those Christmas sins with our great ideas for 2005. Here are two great holidays to kick-start you into the New Year.

Eastern Epic Hiking tour

New from local specialists Hiking New Zealand, this trip explores the less walked paths of the South Island’s east coast as well as the stunning Nelson Lakes region. Beginning and ending in Christchurch, drive to New Zealand’s whale watching capital, Kaikoura, before heading north to the Marlborough Sounds and across the top of the South Island to the Nelson Lakes National Park. Experience rafting on Buller River, wander through beech forests and hike alpine ridges. Prices for this 10-day trip start from £404 per person (excluding flights). Visit www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk/hike12 for details of this holiday.

Midlife Adventure

Escape your midlife crisis and have a midlife adventure instead. Midlife Adventures is a new holiday concept that takes on board that many present day travellers are ‘too old to be young, but too young to be old’. With this in mind, adventure travel specialists Adventure South have come up with an itinerary that is bound to excite and stimulate – yet not exhaust those who may not have quite as much energy as they used to!

This 13-day holiday includes a great range of activities and experiences from exploring caves to sea kayaking. Visit the geothermal area of Rotorua, walk the trails of Abel Tasman, Mt Cook and Tongariro National Parks and take a scenic flight, hike and jet boat ride in Mt Aspiring National Park. Prices start from £1965 per person (excluding flights). Visit www.discover-new-zealand.co.uk/mla for details of this holiday.

To make a booking or if you would like further information please contact our New Zealand team on 01737 218804.