Hop-on Hop-off Tours Darwin

Big Bus: Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: Big Bus: Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-07-13T09:00:00
End: 2026-07-13T16:15:00
Location: Darwin

Person taking a photo on a phone during a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Big Bus Darwin Explorer parked near Crocosaurus Cove, promoting hop on hop off tours.

Charles Darwin University campus building with surrounding greenery in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Crocosaurus Cove entrance with rock feature and signage in Darwin, Australia.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.6/5(141)

Sharaah T

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

The process to get a ticket online was easy the bus driver was very friendly and accept the ticket and printed out a ticket for me to show when needed during the day. Was able to get on and off when I needed and the driver was very helpful at explaining everything and had answers to my questions

Helen B

Solo

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Friendly driver, very helpful. Interesting and entertaining commentary. I stayed on board the whole route as it was too rainy to walk about, but that worked just fine for a comprehensive tour of Darwin & environs that I otherwise wouldn't have seen.

Renee B

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

This service was great. Able to get on and off as you want or stay on and do the loop as many times as you like. Commentary was well done and the driver manouvered some hairy bends in the road easily. Definitely something to do in Darwin. A+

Lynette B

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

I was welcomed on board by Our driver James and his commentary along the way gave me a guide for other adventures. James did his job very well so I'm sure he will always help others to enjoy their Darwin tour.

Discover Darwin’s museums and natural wonders at your own pace with a 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass.

Hop on board, soak up the scenic views of the city, and hop off at 12 unique attractions across the city as buses arrive every 60 minutes.

Upgrade your ticket to discover Australia’s aeromedical operations at the RFDS Tourist Facility or spot the continent’s reptiles at the Crocosaurus Cove.

On the bus, you can learn more about the city’s rich history by putting on a pre-recorded audio guide available in English.

Relax on Darwin’s beaches, learn about the city’s wartime history at the Military Museum, and shop for trinkets at the Mindil Markets.

1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Red Route

Entry to Crocosaurus Cove (based on option selected)

Entry to RFDS Tourist Facility (based on option selected)

Audio guide in English

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 60 to 90 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURETourist Information Centre at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURETourist Information Centre at 3:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Tourist Information Centre
Get direction
1 attraction
Smith Street Mall
1 minute walk
2. Crocosaurus Cove
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1 attraction
Darwin Entertainment Centre
1 minute walk
3. Doctor’s Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding
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1 attraction
Darwin Harbour Walk
7 minutes walk
4. Cullen Bay Jetty
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1 attraction
Mindil Beach
6 minutes walk
5. Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (Request Stop)
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1 attraction
Burnett House
1 minute walk
6. Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens
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1 attraction
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
5 minutes walk
7. Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Get direction
1 attraction
Fannie Bay Gaol
3 minutes walk
8. Military Museum (Afternoons Only)
Get direction
1 attraction
East Point Beach
6 minutes walk
9. Parap (Request Stop)
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1 attraction
Darwin Railway Club
2 minutes walk
10. Stokes Hill Wharf
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1 attraction
Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility
11. Waterfront Precinct
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1 attraction
Wave Lagoon
3 minutes walk
12. Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)
Get direction
1 attraction
Deckchair Cinema
3 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

141 reviews
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What our guests say
Gregory M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was informative, relaxed and the drivers were extremely courteous and helpful. Thank you to all
Robin D
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Comprehensive tour of Darwin with great commentary
Sharaah T
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
The process to get a ticket online was easy the bus driver was very friendly and accept the ticket and printed out a ticket for me to show when needed during the day. Was able to get on and off when I needed and the driver was very helpful at explaining everything and had answers to my questions
Blaise T
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Bus was good, commentary good, driver good. App, booking and ticketing is really difficult. Much easier to pay the driver instead
Colin E
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
It was a very interesting two days learning about Darwin etc

Accessibility

The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, we recommend contacting the operator before your trip to ensure they can suitably accommodate your needs.

Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

Tour Details

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Red Route

See the best of Darwin’s museums, tropical wonders, and rich marine life by hopping on the red route.

Popular stops: Crocosaurus Cove, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Stokes Hill Wharf

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Crocosaurus Cove

Timings: 9am to 6pm, daily

The RFDS Facility

Timings: 9:30am to 5pm

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the printed ticket to the driver with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.

You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.