Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Tour Darwin at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. See fabulous views from the open-top double-decker bus and get on and off at 12 convenient stops, including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct and Fort Hill Wharf. Stay as long as you like at the attractions of your choice, then hop on board to travel from sight to sight. Or stay on the bus to enjoy full 70-minute and 90-minute tours around Darwin, while listening to an entertaining on-board commentary.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants aged 0 to 4 years travel free of charge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Choice of 24 hour or 48 hour pass
Pre-recorded commentary
Food and drinks
Admission
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Tour Duration: Morning - 70 minutes | Afternoon - 90 minutes Frequency: Morning - Every 35 minutes | Afternoon - Every 45 minutes Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information. Operational days can change so please follow the dates on the diary if you wish to re-confirm availability, please contact +61 416 140 903
Stop 1 Tourist Information Centre - Corner Smith & Bennett Streets (red ticket stand on southern side of the mall)
Stop 2 - Crocosaurus Cove (bus bay at the corner of Mitchell and Peel Streets)
Stop 3 - Doctor’s Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding (between the corner of Daly St and Catalina Apartments next to the car wash and 40 km speed limit sign)
Stop 4 - Cullen Bay Jetty (Bus bay outside Ferry Terminal)
Stop 5 - Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (request stop only)
Stop 6 - Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens (Near Tennis Courts)
Stop 7 - Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory (bus stop outside museum entrance)
Stop 8 - Military Museum (AFTERNOONS ONLY - bus stop outside museum)
Stop 9 - Parap (request stop only, near corner of Freer Street)
Stop 10 - Stokes Hill Wharf (on the wharf, bus bay outside Darwin Tourist Facility building)
Stop 11 - Waterfront Precinct (bus bay beneath overhead walkway)
Stop 12 - Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal, outside Darwin Port entrance)
Options
48 Hour Premium Ticket
Duration: 2 days: Our 2 day ticket - you can pick any 2 days during the week.
2 Routes - Red Route and Blue : Hop on our Red Route to discover downtown Darwin's best landmarks and attractions. Extend your exploration on our Afternoon
24 Hour Classic Ticket
Duration: 1 day
2 Routes - Red and Blue : Hop on our Red Route to discover downtown Darwin's best landmarks and attractions. Extend your exploration on our Afternoon
Reviews
425 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!!
Sue M,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be flexible in the order you would like to do things. Sometimes a venue may have tech issues - such was my experience with the RFDS experience. They were unable to allow visitors in the morning and so I returned later in the afternoon. Also be mindful of 'last entry' times for venues. A great experience with a really insightful commentary to broaden knowledge of Darwin. Be open to doing multiple laps. Hearing the commentary more than once reinforces it. Definitely recommend the experience!!
Only travel means for two day trip.
Gayle B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and approachable bus driver. Route allowed for easy travel between locations. Recommended.
Good introduction to...
AnaMarija K,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good introduction to Darwin and overview of the city. I bought a 48-hour pass, but got approval from staff on site to use the second day on Tuesday as the bus does not operate on Sundays and I had another tour booked for Monday. Overall pleasant experience and practical way of getting around the town.
You Don't need to Stop at every Stop.
Gillian S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You certainly don't need to stop at every stop. We did a quick trip around on the bus first and picked what we would like to look at which was great as the stops that were important to us took a while to get around. The Hop on Hop off bus was a quick and easy way to see from one side of Darwin to the other.
Big Bus Tour in Darwin Sept 2025
John R H,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning l ventured around Darwin on the Big Bus Tours. Great for people looking to find their way around Darwin and places to go visit when you have time while here, informative breeze upstairs or air con down stairs
Good way to visit Darwin...
Roy A,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good way to visit Darwin attractions by hopping on/off and seeing other parts of Darwin from the bus. Top deck recommended.
Great
Dorothy C,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get the lay of the city and some history. Driver very helpful to know where to get off/ on to do things we wanted
Darwin Here We Come
Elizabeth H,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The commentary was superb so informative. Without this trip we would have been ignorant of Darwins history. Well worth the money
Darwin Hop 0n Off Bus
Sandor K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver went above and beyond to pick us up when we flagged down the bus. Very friendly and helpful. The only thing is the app for the big bus found our nearest capital city was Sydney! Why?
10 out of 10.
Linda J,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great way to see the attractions of Darwin and surrounding areas,to find out what you would like to visit.
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