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Auckland Hop on Hop off City Sightseeing Bus | New Zealand

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Explore Auckland's top attractions at your own pace with Auckland Explorer Bus, the Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tour. 

  • Join this central sightseeing city tour to visit Auckland's most popular attractions
  • Flexible stops and informative commentary as you discover the city's highlights
  • Convenience of our bus operating 364 days a year with departures every 30 minutes
  • Learn about Auckland's history and present with our informative commentary
  • Select the pass that fits your plans best - 24 hour or 48 hour

Options

24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Pass

48 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Pass

24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Pass

Inclusions

  • 24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus Pass

  • English commentary on board

Exclusions

  • Entrance fee

  • Personal expenses

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Additional Info

  • The pass expires 24 hours after your first use 

From$39.86Per Person

What's included in Auckland Hop on Hop off City Sightseeing Bus | New Zealand

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Explore Auckland at your own pace with our convenient hop-on and hop-off Auckland Explorer Bus
Explore Auckland at your own pace with our convenient hop-on and hop-off Auckland Explorer Bus
Choose the 24 Hour Pass or 48 Hour Pass  that best suits your plans and hop on and off wherever you want!
Choose the 24 Hour Pass or 48 Hour Pass that best suits your plans and hop on and off wherever you want!
Enjoy the sights from our open-top and glass-roof double-decker buses with entertaining English commentary on board
Enjoy the sights from our open-top and glass-roof double-decker buses with entertaining English commentary on board

— What You Can Expect —

Auckland Hop-on Hop-off tour provides you the perfect introduction to the city, with access to top attractions as well as perfect photo opportunities around our open-top buses.

With a 24 or 48-hour pass, you can easily hop on and off at any of our dedicated stops along the route. The bus operates two routes depends on the season. The Red Inner Tour covers downtown and central Auckland plus eastern Auckland highlights, including the Sky Tower, Auckland Art Gallery, Newmarket, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium and is available year round. The Blue Outer Tour covers central and western Auckland, with highlights including Mt Eden / Maungawhau, Auckland Zoo and MOTAT and is only available through October to April. Either way you take, guest will learn about the history of this diverse modern city and what makes Auckland one of the world’s most desirable places to live. The entertaining commentary is provided in English.


— Sightseeing Timetable—

  • The Red Inner Tour takes approximately 70 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop and 50 minutes for Blue Outer Tour
  • Tour departs regularly throughout the day, every 30 minutes from all stops
  • Please see the route map here
  • Please note the timings may vary due to traffic conditions

【Red Inner Tour Timetable】Available Year Round

  • First bus departs at 9 am from Downtown Auckland stop (Stop 1)
  • Last bus departs at 4 pm from the Downtown Auckland stop (Stop 1)
  • Last tour terminates at 5 pm at the Downtown Auckland stop (Stop 1)

【Blue Outer Tour Timetable】Available only through October to April

  • First bus departs at 9.30 am from Auckland Museum stop (Stop 5)
  • Last bus departs at 3.30 pm from Auckland Museum stop (Stop 5)
  • Last tour terminates at 4.20 pm at Auckland Museum stop (Stop 5)

Inclusions

  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Before travel your ticket must exchange your ticket by Explorer Bus sales ambassadors who are based at Stops 1 and 2. After being checked in, show your QR code to drivers to be verified/scanned each and every time you board the bus
  • Please download the route map: https://www.explorerbus.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EXB-Brochure-2022-Map-Only-compressed.pdf
  • Please note the timings may vary due to traffic conditions

Meet

Meeting / End Points

  • Auckland

Policies

Purchase Summary

  • Small carry-on items like handbags, backpacks, and collapsible strollers are accepted to bring. Large luggage items cannot be accommodated on the buses
  • Please note most of the yellow buses are wheelchair accessible, but during peak times, some buses that might not be wheelchair accessible
  • Please note that some attractions may be closed on public holidays such as Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter

Redemption Period

The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point