Big Bus: Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Explore at your pace
Free cancellation
Audio guide
4.6/5(143)
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Discover Darwin’s museums and natural wonders at your own pace with a 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass.
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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.
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Upgrade your ticket to discover Australia’s aeromedical operations at the RFDS Tourist Facility or spot the continent’s reptiles at the Crocosaurus Cove.
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On the bus, you can learn more about the city’s rich history by putting on a pre-recorded audio guide available in English.
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Relax on Darwin’s beaches, learn about the city’s wartime history at the Military Museum, and shop for trinkets at the Mindil Markets.
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1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Red Route
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Entry to Crocosaurus Cove (based on option selected)
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Entry to RFDS Tourist Facility (based on option selected)
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Audio guide in English
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- TOTAL DURATION1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutesFREQUENCYEvery 60 to 90 minutesFIRST DEPARTURETourist Information Centre at 9:00 AMLAST DEPARTURETourist Information Centre at 3:00 PMTimelineMap
1. Tourist Information Centre
Get direction1 attractionSmith Street Mall
1 minute walk2. Crocosaurus Cove
Get direction1 attractionDarwin Entertainment Centre
1 minute walk3. Doctor’s Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding
Get direction1 attractionDarwin Harbour Walk
7 minutes walk4. Cullen Bay Jetty
Get direction1 attractionMindil Beach
6 minutes walk5. Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (Request Stop)
Get direction1 attractionBurnett House
1 minute walk6. Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens
Get direction1 attractionGeorge Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
5 minutes walk7. Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Get direction1 attractionFannie Bay Gaol
3 minutes walk8. Military Museum (Afternoons Only)
Get direction1 attractionEast Point Beach
6 minutes walk9. Parap (Request Stop)
Get direction1 attractionDarwin Railway Club
2 minutes walk10. Stokes Hill Wharf
Get direction1 attractionRoyal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility
11. Waterfront Precinct
Get direction1 attractionWave Lagoon
3 minutes walk12. Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)
Get direction1 attractionDeckchair Cinema
3 minutes walk
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Comprehensive tour of Darwin with great commentaryMMax G
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5Stop for Parap markets and easy to findBBlaise T
SoloVerified bookingMay 20263/5Bus was good, commentary good, driver good. App, booking and ticketing is really difficult. Much easier to pay the driver insteadGGregory M
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5It was informative, relaxed and the drivers were extremely courteous and helpful. Thank you to allSSharaah T
SoloVerified bookingMay 20265/5The 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
Accessibility
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The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, we recommend contacting the operator before your trip to ensure they can suitably accommodate your needs.
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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
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the printed ticket to the driver with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.
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You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.
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