Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Big Bus Darwin — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. Conveniently departing from the cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf, your hop-on hop-off tour stops at 11 locations around Darwin, including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct and Military Museum. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker bus, and listen to an entertaining on-board commentary and design your own shore excursion itinerary.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Big Bus Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Included: 24-hour pass
Included: Pre recorded commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Not covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Itinerary

Darwin hop-on hop-off bus stops:

Smith St Mall
Doctors Gully
Crocosaurus Cove
Cullen Bay Jetty
SKYCITY Casino
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Darwin Military Museum
Parap, a suburb of Darwin
Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove
Big Bus Darwin
Defence of Darwin Experience
Mindil Beach Casino (Formerly SKYCITY Darwin)
Cullen Bay Marina
The Mall
Darwin Waterfront

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Purchase Tickets from the Hop-on Hop-off Booth at corner of Smith and Bennett st.

End point

Purchase Tickets from the Hop-on Hop-off Booth at corner of Smith and Bennett st.

Pickup points

Tour starts at Stop 1 - Tourist Info Centre on Bennett Street

Guest can board at any stop at any time.

70-minute tour: 9am – 12.00pm, every 35 minutes

90-minute tour: 12.30pm last bus departs at 4.15pm, every 45 minutes.

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

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
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.