Hop-on Hop-off Tours Auckland

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

Auckland Explorer Bus at city stop with passengers boarding for hop-on-hop-off tour.

Auckland Explorer Bus on city tour, passing Sky Tower and cityscape.

Auckland Explorer Bus on route, passing Sky Tower and cityscape on a sunny day.

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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Donald

4/5

Feb, 2025

Great way to get around to the major sites in Auckland. The only downside is that with a large ship in the harbor, it seemed as if everyone from the ship was utilizing your service. There were a couple of times that the bus we'd intended to ride was completely filled, and then one other time we actually had to walk back to our hotel because a bus was filled to capacity and the next bus hadn't arrived for at least a half hour. It felt more like hop off and stay there....

Colleen

3/5

Feb, 2025

Easy transport to many sites I understand I uneconomical to have live guides but sure do enjoy them when they are onboard as I have experienced in other hop on hop off The ticketing process on Customs street was awkward at best

Belinda

3/5

Feb, 2025

The commentary is very limited, wifi wasnt working on the bus and services not frequent enough. Over summer first bus on extended route need to be 8:30am and last bus need to be about 6pm to give users enough time to explore each stop especially if wanting to hie at mount Eden or visit the zoo.

Astrid

5/5

Feb, 2025

It's a great way to get to know a new city with a hop-on hop-off bus. Although there were no headphones and everything was spoken exclusively in English, it was easy to understand both above (without a roof) and below. In addition to the sights, we were told a lot about the special features, development and preservation of New Zealand's culture and nature. It was well worth it!

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Rani

3/5

Feb, 2025

There were 2 cruise ships that arrived that day and the line was extremely long. We had to wait for multiple buses at a couple of the stops and it took a lot longer than anticipated. We didn't get to see all the sights we had wanted to see.

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Know before you go

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.

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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

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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

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