Hop-on Hop-off Tours Auckland

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 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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June

5/5

Dec, 2024

Ticketing experience wa easy online fast and perfect. Tour was great and drivers were very good. Lots Of fun and very good drivers.

Dorothy

4/5

Dec, 2024

Very useful way to get an overview of Auckland away from our hotel area and then choose what we wanted to see more of. Sometimes the trees were a bit too big for the open top bus though 🙂.

Kathryn

4/5

Dec, 2024

Red and blue routes gave wider access to the city. We liked that passengers didn't have to change the bus to switch routes(the bus changes). Was super easy to find stop 1 near cruise terminal.

Dhanvant

3/5

Dec, 2024

Good bus and clean. The schedule was erratic. It was stated that buses will be every 30 minutes but I experienced 1 hour waiting.

William

4/5

Dec, 2024

Ticketing experience was fine, had trouble finding the pickup site. Had walked by it, then there was no one there. Saw the bus, jaywalked on red and the driver stopped, attendant came back validated our tickets and got us going. Just disappointed at the ending time for the buses, but assume it has to do with rush hour. Did like the running dialogue.

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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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