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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
Chinese
Japanese
English
Spanish

24 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the best things to see in Auckland with a 24 or 48-hour hop on hop off bus ticket! The routes each take approximately 1 hour to complete – however, you will want to hop off and take your time to discover the great city sights, tree-lined streets, picturesque beaches, and fashionable shopping districts at your own pace. The Auckland Explorer Bus is a great way to navigate your way around New Zealand’s largest city.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note, some days when cruise ships are in port, we can be extremely busy. Additional coaches are used to help with the crowds, however, wait times may still increase.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Red Tour

Duration:1.0 day(s)

Operating Schedule:The first bus departs at 9:00 am and the last bus departs at 4.00 pm - departing each stop every 30min (*timings may vary due to traffic conditions)

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Main departure point

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The Sky Tower Corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland CBD

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Westfield Newmarket

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Outside South Entrance

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Corner St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd

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Parnell Village

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Bastion Point Lookout

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Sea Life Kelly Tarltons

Free Blue Loop - October to April

Duration:1.0 day(s)

Operating Schedule:The first bus departs at 9:30 am and the last bus departs at 3:30 pm - departing each stop every 30min (*timings may vary due to traffic conditions)

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Outside South Entrance

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What‘s Included

Hop-on hop-off tour

WiFi on board

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Informative English commentary

Food and drinks

Options

24hr Hop On Hop Off Pass

24hr Hop On Hop Off Pass

48h Hop on Hop off Pass

48h Hop on Hop off Pass

Reviews

3.98

1,176 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Auckland City Tour

    Bonnie A,,Jan 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The driver was extremely knowledgeable! He was also very kind and helpful. It was a remarkable trip thanks to him.

  • Great way to see a new city

    Neil J,,Jan 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Easy to redeem voucher at one of two places in the city. Great way to get around and learn about a new city.

  • City Tour …… absolute waste of money and time.

    rosemaryy215,,Jan 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    We had booked this tour from a list which was provided from our cruise. We were escorted to our bus given a map a small talk on where the bus would go and how the routes changed without getting of the bus. From that point this tour was absolute rubbish. We have travelled OS many times and always do the hop on hop off bus tour to see the sights and decide which particular stops we would get off at. There was no commentary. The bus driver didn’t stop at all the stops and changed routes without any notice. It was an absolute waste of time and money and I would not recommend this tour to anyone. Get on the local bus or uber to where you want to go. We learnt absolutely nothing about Auckland and its history. Extremely disappointing. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY

  • We took the yellow line...

    Kim E,,Jan 16, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We took the yellow line was disappointed with the majority of the stops. The narration was lackluster at best, very little details compared with other cities we’ve visited and rode on hop on hop off. On one bus the sound was skipping a lot of the narration and making loud cracking sounds. No one onboard could use the system, we did inform the driver.

  • Great way to get oriented to the highlights of Auckland

    David B,,Jan 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We always do a Hop on Hop off tour of every major city we visit. Our experience here in Auckland was of the high standard we’ve come to expect of this type of experience. The announcement s were over a speaker system so no need to wear earphones so long as you understand English.

  • get to know Auckland

    MARIECHRISTINE F,,Jan 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    beautiful walk of 2 hours, possibility to take many photos. tour that also takes us outside the city where monuments and parks are located. very good time spent admiring nature, the beach, small Polynesian type houses and the city center with a beautiful sunny day.

  • Worth a trip

    Petrina N,,Jan 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    The bus is a good way to see around Auckland. They come regularly & the staff are very friendly & helpful. However, felt we didn’t get close to much & was rushed, and felt there was more to see. Our bus’ recording was also not working

  • You have to go to the Sky...

    Anne M,,Jan 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    You have to go to the Sky City Tower to exchange your voucher. I wish that had been listed in the booking. We had to ask several people before we got the correct directions. The summer tour is 2 hours and you see a lot of the city. Buses come every 30 minutes (there were only 4 running that day). There was adequate space for everyone. We enjoyed it. The narration was good.

  • Debacle

    Kenneth W,,Jan 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We had no idea where we were going and when we would get back to the first stop. The staff had no idea and had to ask the passengers

  • Do both rounds

    288p ls,,Jan 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We got on at the tower, which is part of the red circle. The two circles meet at the museum, we thought we had to change, but we didn't have to, because there it changed to the blue one, and finally back to the red one. You can see many parts of the city that you wouldn't normally get to.

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3.98
(1,176 reviews)
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