Auckland Explorer Bus
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.
30/09/2026
Bonus Blue Summer Route is back! Get all the usual highlights plus these four extra stops
π¦ Auckland Zoo, Western Springs
π³ Maungawhau, Mt Eden
π Eden Park, Kingsland
π Museum of Transport and Technology, Western Springs
See more of Auckland on one easy tour only over summer π
27/09/2026
The clocks have gone forward and we have more daylight hours for exploring Auckland! βοΈπ 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!
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 β³ Cheers to dads everywhere π»
09/07/2026
Not sure how to get involved in Matariki this weekend? Here are some top spots along the way, details below β¬οΈ
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, MΔori food experiences and 'Sky of Stars' remembrance installation π
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 ποΈ
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!
04/06/2026
Golden hour lately ππ«π΅οΈποΈβ¨ Auckland is full of beautiful and unique architecture. And, when the lighting is like this, it's the perfect way to appreciate the structures π
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 π Let the wins keep coming, it's a good time to be in Auckland ππ
This spot is more than just a place of worship βͺ 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 πΌοΈ
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 π΄ And you can still enjoy the open-top city viewing by wrapping up warm π§£
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 π 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 π We'll be there as well to take you to your next Auckland activity!
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 π book your seat today, https://www.explorerbus.co.nz/
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