Seniors Day Out was founded in May 2021 after a conversation with a senior friend who shared how lonely life had become since her daughter moved away.

That conversation stayed with me.

I started thinking about how many older people might be feeling the same way — living alone, having fewer opportunities to get out and about, or simply missing the companionship that comes from doing things with other people.

I wanted to do something practical.

So Seniors Day Out was created to give older people an opportunity to get out, experience something different, enjoy good company and make new connections.

Our first outing was in May 2021, and since then we've visited museums, galleries, gardens, exhibitions, cinemas, theatres, markets and other places of interest around Auckland and beyond.

Seniors Day Out is about more than the destination. It's about the journey, the conversations, the laughter and the friendships that develop along the way.

We usually travel together by van, making the day easy and enjoyable from start to finish. Each outing is different, but the purpose remains the same — connection, adventure and belonging.

Seniors Day Out is a Ripple Passion Project, created because we believe no one should have to stand alone.

Who can join us?

Seniors Day Out is open to anyone who can get in and out of the van and walk independently during outings.

You don't need to attend every month and you don't need to come with someone else. If you enjoy getting out, meeting people and discovering somewhere new, you're welcome to join us.

A note about mobility

You need to be able to:

✓ Get in and out of the vehicle independently
✓ Walk independently during the outing
✓ Manage your own personal needs throughout the day

Walking sticks and walkers may be suitable for some outings, depending on the destination, distance, terrain and activities planned.

Because every outing is different, please check with us before booking if you use a walking aid. We'll let you know whether the particular travel day is likely to be suitable.

Seniors Day Out is a social travel experience, not an assisted-care or mobility service. We are unable to provide physical assistance with walking, transfers or personal care.

Membership is free

Register once. Then choose the outings you'd like to join.

Register once to become an SDO Traveller, then simply choose the monthly outings you'd like to attend.

There is no obligation to attend every month.

We typically travel on the second Wednesday of each month, although dates may occasionally change or additional outings may be added.

Our travel days can take us to all sorts of interesting places — from galleries, gardens, museums and sculpture gardens to exhibitions, markets, theatres and other places worth discovering.

Bookings open on the 15TH

Bookings for the following month's travel day open at 9am on the 15th of each month.

Seats are allocated on a first paid, first seated basis.

Please book online

Bookings should be made online wherever possible.

Our online booking system manages the available seats and prevents double bookings. This means the number of seats shown online reflects the places currently available.

Your seat is confirmed once your booking has been completed and payment has been received.

Please don't arrange a seat separately with Kayleen or assume that a seat is being held unless an alternative arrangement has been specifically confirmed.

Popular trips

Some destinations are particularly popular.

When demand is high, we may arrange an additional passenger vehicle so more people can enjoy the travel day.

If an additional vehicle is arranged, this will be reflected in the event information or confirmed with those affected.

Need help to book?

We understand that not everyone is comfortable booking online.

If you don't have computer access or are unable to complete an online booking, please contact Kayleen on 027 647 5000 to discuss an alternative arrangement.

An alternative booking is only confirmed once it has been agreed with Kayleen.

The simple version

15th of the month → Book online → Pay → Your seat will be confirmed by email.

What to expect

A different destination. Good company. A day to enjoy.

Every SDO travel day is different.

You might spend the day wandering through a garden, discovering a gallery or museum, enjoying a sculpture garden, visiting an exhibition, exploring somewhere new or simply enjoying good food and conversation along the way.

The destination matters — but so does the journey.

Come along, meet some new people and enjoy a day out with us.

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