Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Auckland Explorer Bus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Auckland Explorer Bus

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hop-on hop-off tour
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Informative English commentary
Included: Enjoy onboard multilingual audio commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese via an app

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Red Tour

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)

Stop 1

Main departure point
Stop 2

The Sky Tower Corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland CBD
Stop 3
Stop 4

Westfield Newmarket
Stop 5

Outside South Entrance
Stop 6

Corner St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd
Stop 7

Parnell Village
Stop 8

Okahu Bay
Stop 9

Bastian Point Lookout
Stop 10

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons

Free Blue Loop - October to April

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)

Stop 1

Outside South Entrance
Stop 2
Stop 3
Stop 4
Stop 5
Stop 6

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

First Bus: 9:00am Last Bus: 4pm Downtown Auckland

First Bus: 9:05am Last Bus: 4:05pm Sky City (Corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland CBD)

First Bus: 9:10am Last Bus: 4:10pm Art Gallery & Queen Street

First Bus: 9:20am Last Bus: 4:20pm Newmarket

First Bus: 9:30am Last Bus: 4:30pm Auckland Museum

First Bus: 9:33am Last Bus: 4:33pm Holy Trinity Cathedral

First Bus: 9:35am Last Bus: 4:35pm Parnell Village

First Bus: 9:45am Last Bus: 4:45pm Bastian Point Lookout

First Bus: 9:50am Last Bus: 4:50pm SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons

Duration of the loop is 1 hour

Buses depart every 30min from each stop

Please note this is based on normal traffic conditions

Please note that Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese commentary is available onboard our coach via the STQRY app. You will need to bring your own headphones, as the commentary cannot be played aloud. Alternatively, the commentary can be read directly from the screen. Free onboard Wi-Fi is available to allow you to download the app, which can be accessed here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greatsights-nz-tour-commentary/id6743737260 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stqry.proj2000000000063&pcampaignid=web_share

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.