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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Christine

4/5

Jan, 2025

Easy to manage once we figure out what the signs look like and made it fun to get around town and we didn't have much time to see all of the sites Buses were great

Jeremiah

3/5

Jan, 2025

Eden park was closed for tourists, as they were preparing for a cricket event, and the cathedral in Parnell also closed, the audio commentary suggested that they were both open. No access to the venue as opposed to limited access. Other than that great experience. Thank you.

Alisa

3/5

Jan, 2025

The tour was a nice way to see and explore Auckland in a short period of time. We moved downstairs and found the audio was very poor we couldn't hear as clearly as we did on the upper deck. I felt the audio was some times ahead of the location so we couldn't link the location (building) to what was being said at the time.

Allison

4/5

Jan, 2025

The experience was what I expected. The ticketing was easy to purchase online however my daily was suck on the day so I was unable to get a refund for her ticket. Lesson learnt I will not pre purchase tickets in the future when you can grab them nearby.

Wiebke

5/5

Jan, 2025

Everything was easy to handle and worked perfectly. I did the tour last year and was glad to do it again! Thanks to everyone making this trip so wonderful!

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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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