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Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Explorer Bus: 24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Auckland

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Explore Auckland's top attractions at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, disembarking at any spot that piques your interest.

Highlights

Plan your Auckland itinerary without worrying about arranging travel with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 or 48 hours.
Both passes give you access to 2 routes with 9 stops near the most iconic attractions in the City of Sails.
Enjoy the best views from the open-top double-decker bus and learn about the locations you pass by through English audio commentary available onboard.
The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Village, Bastion Point, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium

Inclusions

24-Hour Pass

24-hour unlimited HOHO pass
English audio commentary

48-Hour Pass

48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
English audio commentary

Exclusions

Entry fee to attractions

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, Australia, Canada and over 16 countries have loved this experience

Clare

4/5

Apr, 2024

Everything was great. The two greeters at the Sky Tower were super helpful and all the drivers were very friendly. One small thing was that the web site said the road to the aquarium was flooded and buses weren't going there. As this was our destination it almost stopped me booking. Otherwise we had a great day. Thank you

Brittany

3/5

Apr, 2024

The timing of when the last bus would be picking up was unclear so we got stuck and had to purchase an Uber. The website also said the bus was temporarily picking us up at a spot that it was not and that there was a shortened route due to flooding, which there wasn't. Other than that, we loved the experience. Its such a great way to see th city and we wish we could've seen a bit more!

Kim

4/5

Mar, 2024

I was worried that the tall trees might pose a danger to our bus. We would like to cooperate with the organization that manages the trees on the road so that customers can focus only on sightseeing during the tour.

Suzanne

5/5

Mar, 2024

It was a good way to get around Auckland and hear about all the sites. Good advice to stay on the bus until you have seen the whole loop and then decide what you are going to do. Next time I would probably buy a ticket that included seeing the zoo and aquarium, for best value.

Arnold

5/5

Mar, 2024

Bus service was excellent clean and reliable. One issue on line instructions about where to pick up bus was incorrect and not updated. Otherwise fantastic 👏 👌

Routes & schedule

Red route

The Red Route allows you to travel to many of Auckland's most sought-after tourist hotspots at your own pace with an English audio commentary available on board. Take a tour of the Auckland War Memorial Museum, which has exhibits on New Zealand's Maori heritage and its involvement in World War II, and visit the Auckland Art Gallery. Visit Auckland's largest cathedral, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, then stroll through Parnell Village to shop from the charming boutiques and cafes.

** Schedule **

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland)
Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Downtown Auckland)
Frequency: Approx. every 30mins

Blue outer tour

The Blue Outer Loop in western Auckland showcases key spots such as Mt Eden / Maungawhau, Auckland Zoo, and MOTAT. This route is specifically open during the summer months, spanning from November to April.

** Schedule **

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.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The audio commentary is available in English.
Note: During the summer months (November to April), the Red and Blue loops are operational. Only the red loop is operational during the winter months (May to October).

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please redeem this voucher with the sales staff at the bus stop or onboard with the driver at any of the designated tour stops along the route.
Temporary stop 1 is located at Downtown Auckland Stop.
Address: Commerce Street, near the intersection with Customs Street East.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Other stops to Redeem the ticket:
Sky City
Art Gallery and Queen St
359 Broadway Newmarket
Auckland Museum
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Bastion Point Lookout
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons