Hop-on Hop-off Tours Auckland

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

4.3/5(444)

Janice D

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Great way to see Auckland. We did the 48 hour ticket and got to see the sights in a nice relaxed manner. All drivers were so friendly and accommodating. We did both red and blue routes as we visited in October. Would recommend you do the blue route first then the red. Such a beautiful city and a tremendous way to see it. Buses were always on time and clean.

Vivienne I

Group

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Fantastic commentary, easy to find and wonderful, helpful people. Most impressive! The seats were comfortable and the whole ride was great. Highly recommend!

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."

24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Access to Red & Blue routes

Audio commentary in English

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 10 minutes
FREQUENCY35 mins
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREDowntown Auckland at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREDowntown Auckland at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Downtown Auckland
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2 attractions
Auckland Ferry Terminal
9 minutes walk
Britomart
3 minutes walk
2. Sky City
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2 attractions
Sky Tower
3 minutes walk
St Patrick's Cathedral
2 minutes walk
3. Art Gallery & Queen Street
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2 attractions
Auckland Art Gallery
5 minutes walk
Civic Theatre
8 minutes walk
4. Newmarket
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2 attractions
Westfield Newmarket
1 minute walk
Highwic House
4 minutes walk
5. Auckland Museum
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2 attractions
Auckland War Memorial Museum
3 minutes walk
Auckland Domain
3 minutes walk
6. Holy Trinity Cathedral
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2 attractions
Holy Trinity Cathedral
1 minute walk
Kinder House
1 minute walk
7. Parnell Village
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2 attractions
Parnell Village
La Cigale French Market
3 minutes walk
8. Okahu Bay, 12 Tamaki Drive
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2 attractions
Okahu Bay Beach Reserve
1 minute walk
Okahu Bay Wharf
9. Takaparawhau, Bastion Point Lookout
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2 attractions
Bastion Point Lookout
Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
10. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
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2 attractions
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Okahu Bay
1 minute walk
TOTAL DURATION50 minutes
FREQUENCY35 mins
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREAuckland Museum at 9:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREAuckland Museum at 3:30 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Auckland Museum
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2 attractions
Auckland War Memorial Museum
3 minutes walk
Auckland Domain
3 minutes walk
2. Wintergardens
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2 attractions
Wintergardens
4 minutes walk
Duck Pond
2 minutes walk
3. Mt Eden/Maungawhau
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2 attractions
Mt Eden Summit
2 minutes walk
Mt Eden Village
3 minutes walk
4. Eden Park/Kingsland
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2 attractions
Eden Park
3 minutes walk
Nixon Park
1 minute walk
5. Auckland Zoo
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2 attractions
Auckland Zoo
Meola Reef
6 minutes walk
6. MOTAT
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2 attractions
Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
6 minutes walk
Western Springs Park
1 minute walk

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Janice D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Great way to see Auckland. We did the 48 hour ticket and got to see the sights in a nice relaxed manner. All drivers were so friendly and accommodating. We did both red and blue routes as we visited in October. Would recommend you do the blue route first then the red. Such a beautiful city and a tremendous way to see it. Buses were always on time and clean.
Kaye W
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Convenient to navigate around Auckland however on our 2nd day there was an incident & we could not get through to station 6 & 7. The driver at no time communicated with us to tell us what was going to occur. When we went back into the City near Sky Tower we requested to get off as we did not want to waste time going out to 7A 8&9. But we were told we had to stay on board taking over 1 hour to get back to the City.
Krystelle N
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
the kindness of drivers an agents , the blue tour is larger than the red one and shows extra Auckland.
John P
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Really enjoyed the tour and made good use of our 48 hour ticket
Paula L
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
Large coverage great commentary

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. Please contact the operator in advance of your trip to ensure they can best accommodate your needs.

Tour Details

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.

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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