EXPLORER BUS
Hop-on hop-off, city sightseeing tour.
Kia ora, and welcome to Auckland Explorer Bus, the city’s original hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Explore Auckland’s top attractions in your own time and enjoy the interesting commentary and friendly service along the way.
Visit Top Auckland Attractions
Entertainment complex with fun for all
Explore a fantastical film effects facility
Guided encounter showcasing the All Blacks
Experience New Zealand history & culture
View and learn about wild marine life
Bringing you closer to the wild
Timetables and route info
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About us - Local tour experts
Proudly showing visitors the best of Auckland for over 30 years
Our Services
Our Auckland Hop-on Hop-off tour provides the perfect introduction to the city, with access to top attractions as well as perfect photo opportunities around our open-top and glass-roof buses
Ticket availability is restricted per day. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking online prior to departure.
BUSES EVERY 30 MIN
We operate 364 days a year, with buses departing every 30 minutes from all stops*.
TICKET OPTIONS
Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, or add attractions with a combo and save! Family passes are also available.
MODERN FLEET
Take in the sights from our open-top and glass-roof double-decker buses. English commentary on board.
TOP AUCKLAND SIGHTS
The Explorer Bus tour takes you to Auckland’s most popular attractions and destinations.
CRUISE SHIPS
We make it easy for visitors to explore Auckland with us – we stop close by the cruise ship terminals.
Learn about the historical and current City of Sails with entertaining and informative commentary.
*Please note that timings may vary due to traffic conditions
Due to events at Eden Park, the Platform Pass is unavailable from 20 Oct to 19 Nov 2024, and due to the Auckland Marathon on the 3rd of November, Stops 8 and 9 will be unavailable until after 11:30 am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
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