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Auckland Explorer Bus    

3.5/5
(829) · Bus tours in Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland's original hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Explore Auckland’s top attractions in your own time and enjoy the interesting commentary and friendly service along the way.

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Jan 17, 2025
I booked the 24 hour hop on/ off with my 2 teenagers, arriving in Auckland via cruise ship. The bus drivers and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We did both the red and blue routes, which …Full review by romeof731
Jan 26, 2024
I would say this is an unsafe way to travel. Twice on the first day, after the bus stopped at a hop off, riders on the upper level got up and proceeded to the stairs, only to have the bus leave the l…Full review by Ron M
Jan 8, 2024
An absolute joke! They say buses every 30 minutes but we’ve been waiting a good 20 minutes and just been told it’s at least another 30 minute wait. We wanted the open top bus but have now also been…Full review by 613terencen
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Questions & answers

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Hello. How far is the closest stop from the Auckland international airport?
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The bus does not go close to the airport.
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Does the bus also stop at the cruise pier?
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No it does not but it does get close to it.
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Hello, please kindly advise , I would taking a cruise due to my flight arriving early, if I have only day time 8 hours , what …
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Hello, please kindly advise , I would taking a cruise due to my flight arriving early, if I have only day time 8 hours , what is the best thing to do , I would prefer take a local bus and visit around the New Zealand city
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Depends what your interests are and where you will be boarding. The complete circuit (back to the place you started) will take upwards of 2 hours alone. Also, there are combo …
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Depends what your interests are and where you will be boarding. The complete circuit (back to the place you started) will take upwards of 2 hours alone. Also, there are combo packages that can save you some money if, e.g., you want to see the Auckland Museum). Also compare prices for your Explorer Bus ticket on the Bookme website.
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What stop is near the Avani Metropolis- courthouse lane
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Suggest you look for the route on the internet
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What stop is near the Avani Metropolis- courthouse lane
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It looks like it is either stop 8 or 9 on the Explorer Bus Red Route. #8 is the Civic Theatre on Queen Street which Google maps shows as about a 7 minute walk from Avanti …
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It looks like it is either stop 8 or 9 on the Explorer Bus Red Route. #8 is the Civic Theatre on Queen Street which Google maps shows as about a 7 minute walk from Avanti Metropolis. #9 is the Sky Tower on Victoria Street which is shown as about a 10 minute walk.
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Frequently asked questions

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How often do buses depart each stop?
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We add buses to the route according to demand, especially on days when large cruise ships are visiting Auckland.
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