Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore the beautiful alpine setting of Arthur's Pass National Park on this shore excursion from Lyttelton Port via guided coach, including time for lunch (optional) and exploration of Arthur's Pass Village, visit a sheep farm with sheep dog work, sheep shearing demonstration, and afternoon tea included.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Port pick-up and drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Sheep Farm Tour with Afternoon Tea

Lunch (if option is selected)

Local Guide

What To Expect

Lyttelton

The default start time is 8.30am or up to 1 hour after your ship commences disembarkation, depending on what time your ship docks.

Admission Not Applicable

Toby Hill Farm

Make a visit at a working sheep farm set among a beautiful alpine and high country backdrop. Here you will be able to see sheepdogs at work, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, and enjoy some morning tea.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Standard Option - LT06AWTCS

No Lunch : This option does not include lunch
Pickup included

Lunch - LT06BWTCS

Lunch: This option includes lunch
Pickup included

Reviews

4.54

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worst experience with Leisure tour.
young p,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
My family tour was booked with Leisure tour via Viator. There was a couple from Brazil didn’t comeback on time from break and we waited for 25 minutes. So the company told driver to move on to next place but we ended up picking them up by company’s decision from one hour away. as a result we didn’t complete at least half of our tour and stayed in van hours and no one say sorry. Leisure tour company doesn’t have any consideration for rest of guests, 9 people.
So much to see going to Arthur's Pass!
Robert S,
Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful scenery and wonderful weather made for a terrific excursion. It is a long day but worth it!
Drive across New Zealand
Molly D,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The driver was conscious of our need to return to our cruise and adjusted the experience accordingly.
Great Trip to Arthur's Pass
Charles R,
Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Long bus ride out & back but well worth it for the views. Gorgeous! Definitely recommend including lunch since there are only two cafes in town. Our lunch was served as we arrived.
Intensive, lovely day. Not kidding when they say "lots of driving!"
Suzanne P,
Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
We loved the ride into the mountains into Arthur's Pass. The visit to the sheep farm was outstanding. Our guide, Jude, was awesome. I think the trip was rushed due to our late arrival into port. However, we knew the tour would be mostly spent driving to and from. No fault of the tour company or guide. The weather Gods were against us that day, as well. We grabbed a take away lunch to eat in the van on the way back.
Great day in the NZ Alps
Lisa C,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was, amazing, worth the long trip to the alia and sheep farm. Our guide Jude also really went out of her way to show, us all of the sites and included a, bonus trip to Christchurch on the way back.
Great tour
Martina N,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, our guide Jude was very knowledgeable and the tour let us see different sides of the region. Lots of driving but with a good amount of stops.
Full day, but fun.
Kevin B,
Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Jude, was great. She went out of her way to make sure that we saw all the sights we could and still make it back to our ship in time. Jude was an excellent driver and did a great job explaining what we were seeing and what we would be seeing before we got there. On the way back, time was close, but she made sure that we made it before our cruise All Aboard time. The trip to Arthur's Pass is a long drive, but the views are great. And the Sheep farm and shearing is worth seeing.
Beautiful Landscapes
black325,
Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful tour with Graeme as our driver/guide. Yes, it is a long drive but the scenery is well worth it. We chose the pre-ordered lunch and both my husband and I enjoyed the selection. An added bonus was that we were able to see 2 keas outside the cafe. I must give kudos to Graeme for his patience with 2 of our fellow cruisers on the bus. They wanted to go to sites that apparently their third party vendor said was included but as Graeme pointed out it would possibly make us late for the last shuttle back to the ship. One of them constantly yelled out to finish Graeme's sentences. He handle all like a pro & managed to squeeze in one of their requests. I would certainly recommend this shore excursion by Leisure Tours.
Stunning views and photo ops. So glad we took this excursion!
JDenise S,
Feb 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Every stop was beautiful and this was one of our favorite stops in New Zealand! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly; we strongly recommend this experience to anyone stopping in Lyttleton.