Auckland Explorer: Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
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)
Main departure point
Corner Hobson Street & Victoria Street West
Westfield Newmarket
Outside South Entrance
Corner St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd
Parnell Village
Bastion Point Lookout
Sea Life Kelly Tarltons
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)
Outside South Entrance
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
1,137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good experience
Anthony O,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I like the flexibility this tour gave me and the choice of place is very good. The price is slightly high but still acceptable.
Easy introduction to Auckland
sharon d,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00Clean busses, friendly staff. No more earbuds-they’ve installed speakers - but the narrative is only English. A great way to get the layout of the city, and decide where you’d like to explore.
It was a good tour. We...
Joanne R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a good tour. We took both options and saw a good bit of Auckland. Only thing I did not like was we had to walk about a kilometre from the cruise port to redeem our vouchers.
Well worth it
David B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Once we figured out that you not only see better but hear the commentary better from the second level it was great.
Was not the best hop on...
Lesley W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Was not the best hop on off bus route I had been on. Only real stop to disembark is the war memorial museum.
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