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Enjoy discounted entry to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and explore Sydney’s iconic landmarks and attractions with a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
What do you prefer?
- Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
- Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
- See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
- Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
- Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red & Blue routes
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary earphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, New Zealand, Canada and over 29 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Samantha
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Best way to familiarise ourselves with Sydney and Bondi. Got to see all the major tourist attractions and the ease of getting on and off where we pleased was awesome.
Matthew
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Great day out, good info coming through the headphones about the local history of each area as we passed through. Get on and off at any stop you like. Nth Bondi RSL for lunch was yummo.Mr
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The ticketing experience turned out to be a nightmare for us. We needed to unlock our International online bank app to pay you. Didn't realise your company was based in Berlin. When we opened the banking app we were immediately scammed for $200. Next time we pay cash...it's safer
Debra
Mar, 2025Verified booking
We had a GREAT time on both the bus and the water cruise! We only went on the red route and not the blue route. There was a problem getting them to honor our ticket for the cruise. The information on the code was just for the bus, but not the cruise, even though the cruise was in the title. After working with the folks from The Big Bus, we got it straightened out. Apparently, you're using an older code. The bus trip was great about hitting all the highlights of the city.
Balbir
Mar, 2025Verified booking
What we loved was that we were able to see all the Sydney attractions and pick the ones we wanted to stop off to see or com back another time.
Discover the magic of Sydney both underwater and over land with this combo ticket. Enjoy greater savings and convenience than purchasing individual tickets, ensuring a seamless city exploration.
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Explore Sydney at your own pace with the 24-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus pass. Covering 2 routes and 30+ stops, visit landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge with ease.
Red Route
- First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Frequency: every 30 mins
- Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks & Botanical Gardens
Blue Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Last bus: 3:30pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Frequency: every 35 to 45 mins
- Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Dive into a world teeming with aquatic wonders at the Sea Life Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Encounter over 13,000 marine creatures from 650 distinct species. Experience the thrill of the Shark Walk with sharks swimming right overhead and enjoy the playful antics of Gentoo penguins during the Penguin Expedition. Witness the Great Barrier Reef's marvels at the Reef Theater’s floor-to-ceiling display.
Accessibility
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
- The lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access.
- Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses.
- Note that the combined weight of the customer, their assistant, and their mobility aid must be under 300 kg (660 lb) for safe boarding ramp use. The wheelchair must also fit within the designated seating area.
- Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
- Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact infoau@bigbustours.com and they'll try to assist you.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
- This experience is wheelchair accessible and suited for visitors with visual impairments.
- The boat ride is wheelchair accessible. You can have 2 companions over the age of 16. If traveling alone, a staff member will ride with you during the experience.
Additional information
SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Penguin Expedition Boat Ride is open from 10:30am to 3pm.
- Children under 120 cm must be seated next to an adult or in the row immediately in front of an adult during the boat ride.
- Each boat can seat up to 6 guests.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the venue
Ticket Redemption Point
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You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
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Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Please display the same to the security at the Aquarium Wharf and head inside to exchange the voucher for the ticket at the Aquarium’s ticket office at the Advanced Ticket Entrance
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
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By ferry: Take the ferry that runs from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour and disembarks at the Aquarium ferry Wharf
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By Bus: Get off at King Street, it is a 5-minute walk to the meeting point
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By Metro: Get off at Darling Park Station, it is a 5-minute walk to the meeting point
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