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See Auckland's top attractions on the original Auckland hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour.

Visit the top Auckland attractions with the Auckland Hop On Hop Off Explorer. Sightseeing tour buses with full commentary leave every 30 minutes from 9am at the Ferry Building/Queens Wharf (hourly from 10am in winter) or from 9.45am at Sky City. See the big 14 attractions at your own pace with an all-day bus pass, and save money with discounts to many attractions! We visit Auckland Museum, Parnell Village, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, Auckland waterfront, Mount Eden, Auckland Zoo and more.

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 30/09/2026

Bonus Blue Summer Route is back! Get all the usual highlights plus these four extra stops

πŸ¦’ Auckland Zoo, Western Springs
🌳 Maungawhau, Mt Eden
πŸ‰ Eden Park, Kingsland
πŸš€ Museum of Transport and Technology, Western Springs

See more of Auckland on one easy tour only over summer 🚌

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 27/09/2026

The clocks have gone forward and we have more daylight hours for exploring Auckland! β˜€οΈπŸ” Make the most of the sunlight hours on the top deck of Auckland Explorer Bus and still have plenty of sunlight to explore the city after your tour!

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 31/08/2026

Take dad on an adventure you'll both remember! Spend the day playing tourist and fill it with as much or as little activity as you want β›³ Cheers to dads everywhere 🍻

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 09/07/2026

Not sure how to get involved in Matariki this weekend? Here are some top spots along the way, details below ⬇️

1. Auckland Museum: Learn about history and culture through exhibitions, cultural performances, dance performances and more!
2. SkyCity: Matariki at SkyCity includes night markets, illuminated art installations, Māori food experiences and 'Sky of Stars' remembrance installation 🌟
3. Auckland Art Gallery: Celebrate Matariki with community, fun and creativity. There are performances, talks, music, and craft activities. Plus, a special menu at the gallery cafΓ© for a tasty lunch πŸ›οΈ
4. Maritime Museum: Full of lots of activities for the tamariki (kids), from interactive wayfinding adventure to crafting projects β›΅

However you choose to celebrate we hope you have a wonderful Matariki!

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 04/06/2026

Golden hour lately πŸ’›πŸ’«πŸ΅οΈπŸŽ—οΈβœ¨ Auckland is full of beautiful and unique architecture. And, when the lighting is like this, it's the perfect way to appreciate the structures πŸŒ‡

25/05/2026

Auckland FC have brought it home!! The team made history in an unforgettable evening, beating Sydney FC 1-0, to become the first NZ team to win the A-League title πŸ† Let the wins keep coming, it's a good time to be in Auckland πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

14/05/2026

This spot is more than just a place of worship β›ͺ Holy Trinity Cathedral tells a unique story of Auckland through stained glass artwork. Not only is it beautiful but you get to learn a piece of history πŸ–ΌοΈ

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 01/05/2026

It's officially cold cause we've started our winter route! From today until the 1st of October we will be running just our Red Route with all the top stops πŸ”΄ And you can still enjoy the open-top city viewing by wrapping up warm 🧣

Photos from Auckland Explorer Bus's post 23/04/2026

It's ANZAC Day this Saturday and Auckland Museum have ways for the whole family to commemorate. Start at the Dawn Service in the Court of Honour from 6am πŸŒ‡ Then enjoy free general entry to the Museum where the team are hosting WWI and WWII tours, choral performances, commemorative crafts, and poetry readings throughout the day πŸ“œ We'll be there as well to take you to your next Auckland activity!

16/04/2026

It's the time of year of soft blue skies, falling leaves and colourful trees. You can experience this autumn up close in one of our open top buses πŸ‚ book your seat today, https://www.explorerbus.co.nz/

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