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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hop-on hop-off tour
WiFi on board
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Informative English commentary
Food and drinks
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
48h Hop on Hop off Pass
24hr Hop On Hop Off Pass
1,149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
777wandag,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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!!!!!
Bradley B,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
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.
Ricky C,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Enjoyed seeing various parts of the city. Audio was okay. Equipment was clean and functioning well. Stayed on time.
Marguerite K,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is a great way to familiarize yourself with Auckland. Informative. You can pick and choose the places you’d like to visit.
Jennifer R,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Knowledgeable guides, beautiful landscapes and a lot of extra history and culture added in. Comfortable transportation
Graeme B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Efficient tour informative and ample opportunity to check out the sites visited. Two day pass was beneficial in choosing and prioritizing the sites.
Julie A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent service, great commentary and learnt new facts even though 3 of us were former New Zealanders.
Joe H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
An absolutely must do experience when visiting Auckland. Our driver Shelby showed a true love for everything Kiwi and was exceptionally knowledged about NZ culture, history and the two places we had the pleasure of visiting. The Hobitton and Waitomo Caves are beyond stunning.
Ann C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Perfect way to get acquainted with the beautiful city of Auckland. The Explorer Bus was clean, comfortable and an audio recording was informative, sometimes even funny with goofy jokes. High five to Jody who helped us a couple times with directions and recommendations for food. Jody also suggested a hidden path at Bastion Point which led to the Mission Beach across the street. Thank you Jody!!


Greg F,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
Traveled around Auckland looking at and stopping at a few sites, weather wasn't great but still got valve out of the bus ride
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