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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Hop-on hop-off tour

WiFi on board

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Informative English commentary

Food and drinks

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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Corner Hobson Street & Victoria Street West

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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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Options

48h Hop on Hop off Pass

48h Hop on Hop off Pass

24hr Hop On Hop Off Pass

24hr Hop On Hop Off Pass

Reviews

3.99

1,152 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Nice

    Richard L,

    Nov 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very hilly city. Not easy walking. Long distance between stops. Busses are very nice, some open top.

  • Dont bother !

    I4203HEcathyw,

    Nov 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Buses supposed to be every 30 mins but we spent most of our time waiting for one to turn up. There seems to be no timetable they are prepared to stick to. Aimed for 11am bus at bus stop 1 (beginning of route) only for us to catch it pull away at 10.55am while we walked towards it. - despite us shouting and waving for it to stop. If you dont like waiting for buses with no knowledge of when it will turn up then dont bother with this. Last bus is also 4pm which isnt very long to get around the routes and get on and off!!!

  • Dont bother

    Robert W,

    Nov 21, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Buses are only every 30 mins and dont keep to any schedule so waited around for ages for each bus. Went to stop 1 for 11 am bus today which is when it was scheduled to leave and watched it leave at 10.55pm as we were walking up to it. - so angry. Very short day too so definately didnt get value for money as only got on bus twice in whole day Dont bother unless you like waiting aimlessly for buses without any knowledge of when it will arrive. Worse hop on bus ever done across various cities snd countries

  • Poor public relations

    777wandag,

    Nov 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Communication was poorly done. The email sent to me identified 1/23 customs st as the stop to catch the bus the only spot identified. im from Canada second day in the city. I’m 65 alone back problems… I walked around that address waited and never saw a bus. I sent an email to ask if I could use my ticket for another day like the next day and they refused… poor public relations!!!!!

  • Confusing, but good trip

    Bradley B,

    Nov 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Good trip around Auckland. A little confusing, though. There are two routes that intersect at the museum. We got on a "red" bus and after the museum the narration said "you're now on the blue route". So staying on the bus meant you were doing both the red and blue. Not what we expected as it gave us a two hour trip instead of one hour. But we saw a lot more of the city that way so all's good.

  • Enjoyed seeing various...

    Ricky C,

    Nov 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Enjoyed seeing various parts of the city. Audio was okay. Equipment was clean and functioning well. Stayed on time.

  • Get to know Auckland

    Marguerite K,

    Nov 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This is a great way to familiarize yourself with Auckland. Informative. You can pick and choose the places you’d like to visit.

  • Fabulous tour

    Jennifer R,

    Nov 12, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Knowledgeable guides, beautiful landscapes and a lot of extra history and culture added in. Comfortable transportation

  • Great sight seeing of Auckland City and inner areas. Cultural exposure during the commentary.

    Graeme B,

    Nov 11, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Efficient tour informative and ample opportunity to check out the sites visited. Two day pass was beneficial in choosing and prioritizing the sites.

  • Excellent service, great...

    Julie A,

    Nov 10, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent service, great commentary and learnt new facts even though 3 of us were former New Zealanders.

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