Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour with Alpine Scenery and Sheep Farm Visit

Embark on a captivating shore excursion from Lyttelton Port to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Discover stunning alpine landscapes, encounter sheep dog work and sheep shearing, and indulge in afternoon tea.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Sheep Farm Tour with Afternoon Tea
  • Lunch (if option is selected)
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the stunning mountainous landscape of Arthur’s Pass National Park on this coastal trip from Lyttelton Port with coach guidance, offering an opportunity for lunch (at your discretion) and a chance to explore Arthur’s Pass Village, including a visit to a sheep farm featuring sheep dog activities, a sheep shearing showcase, and the provision of…

Location
Lyttelton
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Christopher_g
Feb 20, 2026
The we almost missed the cruise ship but what an adventure. - It is a great scenic experience. Our driver Jude was excellent. I would definitely take a couple of waters and a snack because they are not included. You do stop for lunch which was great but take snack if you need it. The views were great and as I stated before Jude was great.
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Beckyhagedorn
Feb 15, 2026
This Tour Was Amazing!! Highly Recommend! - My wife and I had an amazing day with Jude and this tour group. We started our day with a lovely trek throughout Christchurch on our way to the most amazing sheep and cattle farm you'll ever dream of going to. Trevor and his family were so accommodating and hospitable you felt as though you were a part of their family. After our sheep farm we made our way to Arthur's Pass and took some amazing photos through the mountains. It was a fantastic day and the Jude was an amazing tour guide and friend. We highly recommend.
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Stefanltje
Feb 6, 2026
Right back. It was perfect. - It was the perfect trip. Small group, only four people. Lots of space in the van. Air conditioning works well. Very nice and competent driver/guide. Just as I imagined New Zealand would be. The Southern Alps are awesome.
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Daydream64732055259
Dec 31, 2025
Would recommend - It was a wonderful day with beautiful views and lots of information. Our driver Jude was amazing and so friendly. Would recommend it
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Robert_s
Mar 11, 2025
So much to see going to Arthur's Pass! - Beautiful scenery and wonderful weather made for a terrific excursion. It is a long day but worth it!
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Molly_d
Feb 28, 2025
Drive across New Zealand - The driver was conscious of our need to return to our cruise and adjusted the experience accordingly.
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Charles_r
Feb 1, 2025
Great Trip to Arthur's Pass - 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.
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Lisa_c
Mar 20, 2024
Great day in the NZ Alps - 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.
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Suzanne_p
Mar 30, 2024
Intensive, lovely day. Not kidding when they say "lots of driving!" - 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.
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Young_p
Apr 10, 2025
Worst experience with Leisure tour. - 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.
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From $174
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).