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
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
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)
What‘s Included
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Choice of 24 hour or 48 hour pass
Pre-recorded commentary
Food and drinks
Admission
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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
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
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth using for those with limited time in Darwin.
bbturnbull2021,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way of visiting tourist spots.
Sensational way to start discovering Darwin
Joffa S,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic staff, very friendly who happily answer all your questions and suggest best way to tackle this 24 or 48 hr ticket to ensure you see everything. Nice, shaded top seating and commentary very clear and informative. Highly recommend.
Great intro to Darwin
Dreamer53473770354,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent way to become familiar with Darwin. We did a full loop then got on & off at the attractions that we were interested in. They even did an additional run to drop patrons off at Mindil markets too!
Best way to see Darwin in off peak season
Andrew M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great way to get around Darwin. We liked it so much we did 2 loops on it. The commentary was excellent and the ease of getting a ticket from the driver was a real feature. I think in peak season the bus could be full and you can't get on. Would be worth enquiring about bus seat availability during peak times
Good experience
524gayler,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was good to have the experience and the commentary was helpful in providing background and history to the city of Darwin
Hop on hop off Darwin
justinemI6160BE,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just went to get a guided tour of Darwin and places we should go and see.. kept kids entertained for the whole trip been upstairs on the double decker bus. Was friendly and informative.
Hop on /off bus Darwin
Susan M,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value - good look around Darwin. Helpful friendly drivers. Both routes worth doing. Highly recommend
Don’t waste your money
F3040NRsandys,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The experience as a whole was very disappointing, poorly organised and overpriced in value for money. The buses could not accommodate all passengers leaving some to stand in the heat for unacceptable amounts of time. We waited 40 minutes at the museum for a bus only to find it very full with only seats available without shelter in the hot sun. There were several stops where passengers could not get on making them wait for the next bus (if they they can get on) … we wasted several hours of our day waiting for buses and only being in Darwin from 8 till 4pm made this experience a disappointment. Don’t waste your money a taxi would have been cheaper.. I wouldn’t give it one star but I had to.
Not happy
Phillip N,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00.When I explained that I wouldn’t be there well within the grace period I was ignored. They changed the date. Three times I tried. Finally responded, I am supposed to get money back, we’ll see.
Very good and interesting
Kym B,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Did one lap first then went back to places we wanted to see. Great staff and very friendly. The tape was excellent and we learnt a lot
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