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Big Bus: 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Darwin

Tourists enjoying a Darwin bus tour, smiling and pointing at sights.
Darwin waterfront view with lush park, modern buildings, and harbor, seen from Big Bus tour route.
Aerial view of Darwin marina with boats and waterfront homes, part of Big Bus Darwin tour.
Darwin double-decker tour bus parked near the waterfront and tourist facility.

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Explore the city of Darwin with the freedom of a hassle-free itinerary with this hop-on hop-off tour. Choose between 3 passes and get access to popular landmarks in the city!

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Amanda Voolstra

Amanda

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Great and easy way to get around the top sights of Darwin and learn some interesting facts and history! It was easy to access and punctual. The drivers were friendly and helpful.
Belinda Berry

Belinda

Jun 2025
Verified booking
The drivers were lovely and very informative. The bus was nice and clean and very comfortable. We did the whole loop and stopped at a few places. Thank you ☺️
lesia williams

Lesia

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Fantastic day on the bus .. driver was amazing ( both of them ) commentary was great .. very informative , funny. a relaxing day of fun in Darwin
    • Discover the city of Darwin with a flexible itinerary on this unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

    • Choose between 3 passes – Classic, Premium, and Deluxe – and get access to 1 route with 12 stops located near the city’s top landmarks.

    • With the Deluxe Pass, get additional access to the Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), included in your ticket price!

    • Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the city through the pre-recorded commentary on board, available in English.

    • The most popular stops on your hop-on hop-off route include the Military Museum, Botanic Gardens, Mindil Beach, and Waterfront Precinct.

  • 1-Day Classic Pass

    • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Premium Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Deluxe Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    • Admission to Crocosaurus cove & RFDS tourist facility

    • Live guide
  • 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, Switzerland, Canada and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    Amanda Voolstra

    Amanda

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Great and easy way to get around the top sights of Darwin and learn some interesting facts and history! It was easy to access and punctual. The drivers were friendly and helpful.
    lesia williams

    Lesia

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Fantastic day on the bus .. driver was amazing ( both of them ) commentary was great .. very informative , funny. a relaxing day of fun in Darwin
    Belinda Berry

    Belinda

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The drivers were lovely and very informative. The bus was nice and clean and very comfortable. We did the whole loop and stopped at a few places. Thank you ☺️
    Neil and Lyn Raven

    Neil

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent comentary from driver who went over and beyond to please and help...the driver was one of the last buses scheduled on Friday 16/5 in Darwin.
    Thomas Rubeck

    Thomas

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Loved that the audio was there, andwe didn't need headphones. It was a nice overview of the city, and showed many cool thing.s
  • Classic Red Route

    Climb on and off at any of the Classic Red Route stops. Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Top End capital with a pre-recorded commentary available in English.

    Schedule

    • First Bus: 9am from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Last Bus: 4.15pm from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Frequency: Morning: 70 mins | Afternoon: 90 mins

    • Popular stops: Cullen Bay Jetty, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Stokes Hill Wharf & Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)

    Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

    Crocosaurus Cove

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional admission to Crocosaurus Cove to top off your explorations at this iconic city.

    • Daily: 9am to 6pm

    Royal Flying Doctor Service

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional access to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) which explains the history of two iconic territories.

    • Daily: 9:30am to 5pm
  • Important Information

    • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pre-recorded Commentary.

    • Note: This tour runs through attractions that may have unannounced closures or special events causing delays.

    • The pre-recorded commentary is available in English only.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the printed ticket to the driver with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.

    • You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.

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