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Explorer Bus: Auckland Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Auckland Explorer Bus on a sunny day, offering a 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour with views of Auckland's landmarks and attractions
Auckland Explorer Bus on a sunny day, offering a 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour with views of Auckland's landmarks and attractions
Auckland Explorer Bus on a sunny day, offering a 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour with views of Auckland's landmarks and attractions
Auckland Explorer Bus at Viaduct Harbour with city skyline in background, 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour.

This 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour is the perfect way to explore Auckland’s vibrant harborside, with English commentary and double-decker views.

Highlights

  • Auckland’s Māori culture and portside charm are easy to explore on this hop-on hop-off bus, giving you a well-rounded tour of the city's essence.

  • Fresh buses arrive every 30 minutes across 14 stops on two prime routes, so you can explore Auckland’s landmarks with a short stroll to the sights!

  • Tune in to English audio guides as you take in panoramic city views from a double-decker or glass-roof bus, turning each landmark into a story.

  • Dive into the Art Gallery’s Maori artworks, see all of Auckland from the Sky Tower, and visit the War Memorial Museum honoring New Zealand’s past.

  • Fun fact: With more boats per capita than anywhere else in the world, Auckland is known as the "City of Sails."

Inclusions

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

  • Access to Red & Blue routes

  • Audio commentary in English

Routes & Schedule

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Australia, United States, Canada and over 19 countries have loved this experience
Lesia Babiak

Lesia

5/5

Nov, 2024

Easy to buy tickets. kind of easy of to find where to redeem. ahould gove landmark. uildings not just i tersections so can find in gps. good commentay. great overview of city. get on early and use it to hop off and see the sights!
Markus Forsman

Markus

3/5

Nov, 2024

Hi, answer I wanted was not above. Bus needed some much earned overhauling. The map was quite nice, BUT - I had serious problems finding the bus stop at the center, just trying to find the adress! Figuring out the actual bus schedule was also a bit of a mess... Tour itself was quite cool.
Jolanda Maarse

Jolanda

3/5

Nov, 2024

We were brought to some beautyfull places It was that the bus had carvtrouble and we were latercand the last bus was already gone by 15.30
Amanda Wood

Amanda

4/5

Nov, 2024

Great way to see lots of Auckland quickly, easy to book on line. Would be good to have more frequent buses, we had to wait almost 30 minutes each time we got off on back on at a stop, must have just missed one each time
Annette Lucht

Annette

4/5

Nov, 2024

It was great to actually talk to a person who pointed us in the right direction to board the bus and explain how it operated. The map was also easy to follow.

What's not allowed

  • Large pieces of luggage are not allowed onboard. However, you can carry small bags like handbags and backpacks onboard the bus.

Accessibility

  • Most buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Ticket redemption points

Stop #1

  • Redeem your voucher at Downtown Auckland

  • Address: 23 Customs Street East 9 (St Pierres Sushi), Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Get directions to the redemption point

Stop #2

  • Redeem your voucher at Sky Tower

  • Address: Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

  • Landmark: Outside the Sky Tower, on corner of Hobson Street & Victoria Street West

Get directions to the redemption point

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