The table provides a breakdown by selected age group of those on backpacking and guided tours in New Zealand in 2005.
As can be seen from the table, the age profile of people on the two different types of holiday varies considerably. For example, the majority (62 per cent) of those on backpacking holidays belong to the 13 – 30 age range, but the same age group accounts for a small proportion (seven per cent) of those on guided tours. However, the pattern is the complete reverse when it comes to 41 – 50 years old. These people make up 57 per cent of those on guided tours, despite accounting for only ten per cent of backpackers.
By contrast, the profiles for both backpacking and guided tours include roughly equal proportions from the 31 – 40 age group; 23 and 22 per cent respectively.
In conclusion, younger people prefer traveling on backpacking while elder people prefer spending holidays in New Zealand on guided tours