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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Overview

Available languages

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English
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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.

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

1,168 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 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.

  • Get the big picture of Auckland

    Charles W,,Jan 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Bus stops at the major landmarks enters some destinations, including the harbor and waterfront areas

  • Highlight city tour

    Sylvie L,,Jan 4, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Tour was great and guide very informative. Hwani was great. Saw locations we did not see on our walking of Auckland day on our own.

  • Very Rude Explore Bus Driver / Not enough Buses.

    jakee2026,,Jan 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Note: I actually took this bus in Jan 2025, but TA only goes as far as Feb 2025. When the bus arrived at the designated stop near the Sky Tower, we all got ready to get on board the bus. I was first in line. We boarded at the front of the bus. Since I didn't see any passenger trying to get off the bus and the driver has told us otherwise, I stepped inside to find a seat. I was already in the middle of the bus when some passengers coming from the top portion of the bus (it was a double-decker) started coming down to get off. This is when the driver just started yelling at us in a very rude way to let the other passengers get off first! There was no sign at the door or anywhere and like I said, he didn't tell us to wait. Plus like I've stated before, I didn't see anyone coming off the bus! He was an old driver probably in his sixties so I would assume that he's been driving for this company for quite some time now. But, he doesn't seem to realize that he wouldn't have a job if not for the tourists like us. Most concerning to me was the fact that they don't seem to have enough buses. I had to wait for a third bus to arrive on my way back because the other two buses were already full. I've also seen a lot of people on the succeeding stops trying to get on but couldn't because the bus was already full. And this happened during a rainy day and around 5:00 PM when they only have few buses left on the road. It was a hop-on, hop-off bus. But I was only able to get off at one station because of their lack of buses.

  • Solo traveler to Auckland NZ

    Tevita T,,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The staff were approachable, helpful & knowledgeable. Lovely tour & good information. Wasn’t to crowed but it had a steady flow of people / customers.

  • Great way to see...

    Teresa P,,Dec 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great way to see Auckland, be sure to allow time for both routes and to climb to the top at the park on the blue route. We did not have time, but wish we could have seen Auckland form that perspective.

  • Great way to get around Auckland

    Charlotte M,,Dec 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Super easy to get on and off wherever you want, clean buses, and lots to see on the routes. We sat up top in the open-air section for most of the ride and it was very pleasant.

  • Worst hop on and hop off service EVER

    lynn g,,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    Driver kept pulling over. Cut off part of the tour so he could make it back by 5-5:10 pm. Weren’t able to get off the bus as he repeated said bus behind us was last bus and 15 minutes away. This left us seeing ONLY the shopping areas. Waste of time and money. Would like a refund

  • Not a good value or service

    Marsha N,,Dec 18, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    They did not have enough buses for the amount of people. We had to wait over 30 min for the bus at stops, did not run on time. At numerous stops we saw people could not get on the bus as there was no seats. It is not worth the money. The ticket is for 24 hrs but it only runs from 9:00-5:00. If you are on a cruise ship it is not worth it.

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3.98
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