Auckland Explorer Bus

The Auckland tourist bus is an efficient way to view key attractions in Auckland. You can hop on and off as many times as you wish.

Routes and Stops

The Auckland Explorer Bus provides a comfortable tour with panoramic views of the city's tourist sites. The service includes a recorded audio guide in English.

The Red Tour covers downtown and central Auckland, highlighting locations such as the Sky Tower, Auckland Art Gallery, Newmarket, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

The Blue Tour focuses on central and western Auckland, visiting sites like Mt. Eden, Auckland Zoo, and MOTAT. Note that the Blue Outer Tour is available only during the summer season from November to April.

How it Works

Your ticket will be valid for 24 or 48 hours from the first usage, allowing you to hop on and off freely during that period.

Frequency and Schedule

The Auckland tourist bus operates as follows:

Red route: daily from 9 am to 4 pm with a 30-minute frequency. A complete tour without stops lasts approximately 70 minutes.Blue route: operates only from November to April, 9 am to 4 pm, with a 30-minute frequency. The full tour takes about 50 minutes.