Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- WiFi on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative English commentary
- Enjoy onboard multilingual audio commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese via an app
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
10 Stops | 6 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 day
Operating Schedule: 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)
23 Customs Street East
SkyCity Auckland
Auckland Art Gallery
359 Broadway
Auckland Museum
Holy Trinity Cathedral
279 Parnell Road
12 Tamaki Drive
Hapimana Street
23 Tamaki Drive
6 Stops | 1 Point of Interest
Duration: 1 day
Operating Schedule: 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)
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Domain Wintergardens
Mount Eden
Eden Park
Auckland Zoo
MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
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Activity code: C-3237EXBUS
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Hop-on hop-off tour.
- WiFi on board.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Informative English commentary.
- Enjoy onboard multilingual audio commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese via an app.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hop-on hop-off tour
- WiFi on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative English commentary
- Enjoy onboard multilingual audio commentary in Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese via an app
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
