Hop on the Auckland Explorer Bus and discover the city's must-see attractions! Take in stunning views from the Sky Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore New Zealand's largest art collection at the Auckland Art Gallery, a true treasure trove of creativity. Then, dive into the underwater world at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's, where penguins, sharks, and other ocean wonders await. The Explorer Bus lets you experience Auckland's highlights at your own pace, with every stop offering a new adventure!
Red Inner Tour with 9 stops (operates year round) visiting:
Downtown Auckland
Sky City / Sky Tower
Weta Workshop Unleashed
The All Blacks Experience
Queen Street
Auckland Art Gallery
Newmarket
Auckland Museum
Hold Trinity Cathedral
Parnell
Bastion Point
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's
Blue Outer Tour with 6 stops (operates October to April only) visiting:
Auckland Museum
Wintergardens Auckland Domain
Mt Eden
Kingsland/Eden Park
Auckland Zoo
MOTAT
During the summer season (October – April), we operate two routes: the Red Inner Tour and the Summer Bonus Blue Tour. The Red Inner Tour starts and ends at our main Downtown Auckland stop, connecting with the Summer Bonus Blue Tour at the Auckland Museum.
In the winter season (May – September), we operate only one route, the Red Inner Tour.
The Red Inner Tour takes you through downtown and central Auckland, as well as eastern highlights such as the Sky Tower, Auckland Art Gallery, Newmarket, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.
The Summer Bonus Blue Tour explores central and western Auckland, featuring attractions like Mt Eden / Maungawhau, Auckland Zoo, and MOTAT.
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Enjoy engaging commentary in English
Experience Auckland's must-see attractions at your own pace
Free onboard WiFi included
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Kia ora! Explore Auckland at your own pace on the original hop-on hop-off bus, enjoying iconic sights, engaging commentary, and friendly, memorable service.
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What's included
Complimentary WiFi onboard
Hop-on, hop-off tour
Informative English commentary
Onboard multilingual audio commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese via an app (headphones required)
Entrance fees to any landmarks/attractions
Food and drinks
Eligibility
Adult: Age 15 to 99
Child: Age 1 to 14
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
Our hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour starts and finishes at our main Downtown Auckland stop.
The Red route covers downtown, central Auckland, and waterfront highlights, including the Sky Tower, Auckland Art Gallery, Newmarket, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Village, Bastion Point, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.
Along the Red route, you will learn about the history of this diverse modern city and what makes Auckland one of the world's most desirable places to live. Our entertaining commentary is provided in English.
The Red route takes approximately 60 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop.
From October - April ONLY we also operate our Blue route which goes from the Auckland War Memorial Museum to the Domain Winter Gardens, Mount Eden, Kingsland (near Eden Park), the Auckland Zoo and MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology.
The Blue route also takes approximately 60 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop.
Good to know:
Along the Red route, you will learn about the history of this diverse modern city and what makes Auckland one of the world's most desirable places to live. Our entertaining commentary is provided in English.
From October - April ONLY we also operate our Blue route which goes from the Auckland War Memorial Museum to the Domain Winter Gardens, Mount Eden, Kingsland (near Eden Park), the Auckland Zoo and MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology.
Our hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour starts and finishes at our main Downtown Auckland stop.
The Blue route also takes approximately 60 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop.
The Red route covers downtown, central Auckland, and waterfront highlights, including the Sky Tower, Auckland Art Gallery, Newmarket, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Village, Bastion Point, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.
The Red route takes approximately 60 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop.
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