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Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

4.4 (454 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
English
Operated by
Big Bus Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Included: Choice of 24 hour or 48 hour pass
  • Included: Pre-recorded commentary

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Admission

Itinerary

Discover Darwin

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

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 Tourist Information Centre - Corner Smith & Bennett Streets (red ticket stand on southern side of the mall)

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - Crocosaurus Cove (bus bay at the corner of Mitchell and Peel Streets)

  3. Stop 3

    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)

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 - Cullen Bay Jetty (Bus bay outside Ferry Terminal)

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (request stop only)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens (Near Tennis Courts)

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 7 - Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory (bus stop outside museum entrance)

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 8 - Military Museum (AFTERNOONS ONLY - bus stop outside museum)

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 9 - Parap (request stop only, near corner of Freer Street)

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 10 - Stokes Hill Wharf (on the wharf, bus bay outside Darwin Tourist Facility building)

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 11 - Waterfront Precinct (bus bay beneath overhead walkway)

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 12 - Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal, outside Darwin Port entrance)

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Departure point:You can pick up the bus for any of our 12 central locations listed, lease visit the Big Bus Website for further details for the locations.

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:

1.Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2.Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours.

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%

Good to know

  • 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.

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

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 454 reviews
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