Auckland Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Discover the vibrant city of Auckland with flexibility and ease on a hop-on hop-off bus across all major sites and attractions. Complete with audio commentary, you're free to hop-on and off at your leisure. If you have limited time - this is the perfect way to explore the city, especially if this is your first visit to Auckland.

The Auckland Hop-on Hop-off tour includes commentary and visits the "Big 14 Attractions" of Auckland. Buses leave every 30 minutes (hourly in Winter). Explore  the likes of Kelly Tarlton's, Auckland Museum, Mount Eden and Sky Tower to name just a few.

Valid for one or two days, the Auckland hop-on hop-off tour takes one-hour to complete an entire loop, or you can choose to hop-on and off during the day visiting Aucklands attractions along the way.

There is a comprehensive audio commentary on the bus as it travels around the loop. The audio commentary is available in English only.
Chinese, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and German timetable is available from the driver.

Schedule details

Auckland Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Departure Point:

The Ferry Building or Sky Tower

A complimentary hotel pickup (prior to 8:30am) is available.

Departure Time:

• From 9:00am and then every 30 minutes until 4:00pm on Summer Timetable (mid-October - mid-April).
• From 10:00am and then hourly until 4:00pm on Winter Timetable (April - October).
• Buses will operate throughout ALL holidays. The timetable operated will be the reduced Winter timetable (above). Dates affected include December 25, 26 (Christmas), January 01, 02 (New Year), January 29 (Public Holiday), February 06 (Public Holiday) and April 06, 08, 09 (Easter). Please also keep in mind closures for Auckland attractions.

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Tour options:

Additional information

Auckland Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Inclusions:

• Hop-on hop-off tour
• Hotel pickup (prior to 8:30am)
• Live commentary on board
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees

Additional Information:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• The two day pass does not have to be consecutive days but the second day to be used within one calendar month

• Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge.
• Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 16 years.

Itinerary:

Auckland Hop-on Hop off stops:

• Ferry Building
• Bastion Point Lookout- Short walk to Mission Bay Beach and offers views of Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour
• Kelly Tarltons - Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
• Rose Park Gardens
• Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Auckland Museum
• Parnell Village - Oldest suburb in New Zealand with great galleries, cafés, restaurants and charming boutique-style stores
• Civic Theater - Entertainment complex
  
• Sky Tower -  One of New Zealand's most spectacular tourist attraction
  
• Victoria Park Market 

Auckland Explorer Satellite Bus stops (Summer Only):

• Eden Gardens
• Mt Eden - Auckland's Highest Point
• St Lukes Westfield Shopping Center
• Auckland Zoo
• Museum of Transport and Technology

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.