Why Kirra Tours

Premium Small Group Guided Tours

Since 1968, Kirra has been designing guided coach tours and specialising in helping senior travelers uncover the heart and soul of New Zealand in comfort and style.

Imagine waking to the soft light over Lake Pukaki, the Southern Alps glowing in the distance. By mid-morning, you’re sipping coffee in a hidden garden café, and by afternoon, cruising through the misty magic of Milford Sound. This is what a Kirra coach tour feels like, a beautifully paced, fully guided journey through the best of Aotearoa, designed for those who value comfort, connection, and the thrill of discovery.

With premium hotels, expert local guides, and carefully curated itineraries, they take care of every detail, so you can focus on soaking up every view, every story, every moment. More than just a tour, a Kirra journey is a shared experience. You’ll travel with like-minded, senior adventurers, who want to explore without the rush, reconnect with nature, and uncover the heart of New Zealand. From geothermal landscapes and cultural treasures in the North to dramatic fjords, wild coasts and majestic mountains in the South, our national coach tours reveal New Zealand’s beauty from every angle, with some epic hidden gems thrown in. All you need to do is hop on board. So what are you waiting for, your next great journey starts with Kirra

No Ordinary Coach Tour

Not only will you enjoy touring in our luxury 5-star coaches, many of our trips also include travel on one of the worlds most spectacular train journeys, scenic cruises and even water taxi’s. There are also plenty of options to fly by helicopter, ski plane or floatplane.

Accommodation is also high on the list of importance for any holiday. So at the end of each day, you can freshen up and relax knowing that we’ve chosen accommodation that have superior levels of comfort, exceptional amenities and are set in stunning locations.