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Combo (Save 3%): Auckland Sky Tower Tickets & Explorer Bus 24 Hour Pass

Auckland Explorer Bus on a sunny day with tourists on the upper deck.

Auckland Explorer Bus on a scenic route through lush greenery.

Guests on the observation deck of the Sky Tower, Auckland, overlooking the city and harbor.

Auckland skyline featuring the Sky Tower with sailboat in foreground.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

4.1/5

(316)

Peter H

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

It took us to places that we wouldn't have seen, even if you don't get off the bus at those stops. It was a break from driving everywhere. There are many places on the route that will take some time to look around so you might want to get a ticket for 2 days or visit a few and make your own way to others that interest you another day.

Monica M

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Nice and clean. A mix of covered and open seating. The audio was pretty good for most of the trip, some parts got lost on the highway. Easy online ticket purchase and redemption. It was my first time ever using a HOHO and because of this experience, I would do it again.

Michel G

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The bus route gives you a really good overview of the city, and the museum is very interesting, both for its historical aspect and its explanations about volcanoes, with a glimpse of what it would feel like to be in a house if an eruption occurred. The war museum on the top floor is very moving.

Kenneth C

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

Just that you can hop on, hop off.....pick the places you want to see.....spend as much time as you want there then hop back on. Oh, and the adorable cute Kiwi birds at the zoo. You can have either a one or two day pass but make sure you maximise your time. Down side was the rude travel guide/tourist who legged it to the bus, went upstairs then stopped other paying passengers from sitting in seats because she was saving them for her friends who hadn't even payed yet.

Barbara T

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Interesting trip through attractive suburbs. Only problem was that the commentary volume on one of the buses was too low, resulting in people not hearing it and talking over.

Julie M

Solo

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Commentary was informative and entertaining without being over the top in detail. The combined red and blue tours showed just how much there is to explore in Auckland.

See Auckland’s top highlights in one plan, panoramic skyline views paired with flexible city sightseeing.

Explore the Auckland Sky Tower with access to multiple observation decks offering 360° views of the city and harbours.

Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour with unlimited rides across Red & Blue routes, covering top attractions with onboard audio commentary.

Auckland Sky Tower

Entry to Auckland Sky Tower

Explorer Bus 24 Hour Pass

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Access to Red & Blue routes

Audio commentary in English

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Hilda K
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Loved it. Easy to book and pay last minute online, we were picked up from Skytower Auckland punctually, and the 2 attendants were so helpful with all enquiries. Pleasant double decker open buses, we experienced 3 helpful and polite drivers each time we hopped on/ off. It covered many Auckland landmarks, we chose only 2 however we could have done at least 2 more. This beats a chartered tour bus as you decide how long you spend at a site and then wait for the bus which comes around every 30 min. We had our own time to visit Mt Edna, then Auckland Zoo for as long as we liked instead of being given a time limit. Just be tolerant that sometimes you have to wait longer than 30 min for your connection as buses are caught in peak hour jams. The on board commentary was loud, clear and well synchronised. After we terminated at Skytower, we could have gone on one last round loop tour without getting off if we wanted. We liked this better because we got to choose where to explore unlike a structured sightseeing tour that covers places you are not interested in. Overall a happy experience which has made us want to do more Hoho bus tours in future.
Barbara T
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Interesting trip through attractive suburbs. Only problem was that the commentary volume on one of the buses was too low, resulting in people not hearing it and talking over.
Darcy J
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great time, informative, open air on the back of the top of the bus. Easy locations to. Get on and off, well marked! Wonderful commentary, nice driver.
Monika A
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Headout group was very helpful when i had an issue. They responded quick in chat and resolve it
Linda S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Overview of the city, commentary describing what we were seeing, and frequency of buses.

Experience Auckland from above and at street level with this seamless Sky Tower and hop-on hop-off bus combo.

Getting started

Your combo ticket includes entry to the Auckland Sky Tower and a 24-hour Explorer Bus pass. Simply present your mobile ticket at the Sky Tower for entry and board the bus at any designated stop to begin your tour. You can choose to do both experiences on the same day or spread them out within your travel plan.

What to expect

Auckland Sky Tower

All-access observation decks: Enjoy entry to Auckland’s tallest landmark with access to multiple viewing levels offering 360° city and harbour views.

Thrilling glass floor views: Walk across glass floor panels for a unique perspective looking straight down from above.

Interactive insights: Explore displays that highlight Auckland’s landmarks, geography, and culture as you take in the views.

Flexible visit: Stay as long as you like and enjoy the skyline at your own pace.

Auckland Explorer Bus

24-hour unlimited travel: Hop on and off as many times as you like within 24 hours, giving you full flexibility to explore.

Access to red & blue routes: Cover key attractions and neighborhoods across both routes, including major city highlights.

Audio commentary included: Learn about Auckland’s history and landmarks with onboard English audio commentary.

Easy sightseeing: Board at any stop, explore at your own pace, and hop back on whenever you're ready.

What to bring

Auckland Sky Tower

Bring a valid ID and a camera for the experience.

What’s not allowed

Auckland Sky Tower

Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the venue.

No pets are allowed inside the venue except for service animals.

Explorer Bus 24 Hour Pass

Large pieces of luggage are not allowed onboard. However, you can carry small bags like handbags and backpacks onboard the bus.

Accessibility

Auckland Sky Tower

This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Explorer Bus 24 Hour Pass

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.

Additional information

Auckland Sky Tower

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please be advised that the Sky Tower may be closed from time to time due to adverse weather conditions.

Explorer Bus 24 Hour Pass

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 shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.