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

  • Discover Auckland'’s Māori heritage and portside charm as you explore the city on this hop-on hop-off bus. This is the ideal way to experience Tamaki Makaurau.
  • Fresh buses arrive every 35 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

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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

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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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Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Booking FAQs

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

Most buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Please contact the operator in advance of your trip to ensure they can best accommodate your needs.

Red Inner Tour First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland) Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland) Frequency: Approx. every 30 mins Popular stops: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Village, Bastion Point, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium Summer Bonus Blue Tour (Oct to Apr) First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland) Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland) Frequency: Approx. every 30 mins Popular stops: Wintergardens, Mt. Eden/Maungawhau & Eden Park/Kingsland Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

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