Auckland Explorer Bus

I got the 48 hour pass for $52. This is a pretty standard price for hop on hop off buses, but this one was definitely not worth it. The places it takes you to are very walkable except for the two furthest options and the city buses are a better option price wise. Also one of our days all of the shops, entertainment, etc. in Auckland were closed. We were not notified of these closures by the buses and missed out on a whole day of bus travel. It really was messy. Giving it 2 star for the staff and bus drivers though. They were kind, drove safe, and overall joyful. Thanks!

It seemed like a good way to navigate around the city & get a general overview / history. Got a small discount from the hotel & the bus line discounts tickets to some of major visitor spots. We bought a 48 hr pass and a Sky Tower admission ticket. Buses are comfortable & staff helpful /pleasant. Day 1 worked out pretty well. Day 2 is a hot mess and bus wait times are closer to 60 minutes & more, not what was advertised! Not sure I’d recommend it.

Great way to get to know the town, but ita bit pricey. Stops are every 1/2 hour. Hannah was a great driver.

Please avoid this. The Auckland explorer is expensive - $50-60 for 24-48hours, and this in a city with decent public transportation that’ll set you back a $1-2 for a journey. The explorer buses were old and worn, and the bus frequency was appalling. Buses often arrived 15-20mins late, and when they arrived, they were often full, thus forcing you to wait a further 30mins for the next bus. And that next bus could be full too! We were told that someone even had a heart attack whilst waiting for the Auckland explorer bus. So please avoid this entity until they improve their service.

Staff are nice. However it was really difficult to find where to print the ticket. On google it has a office but in reality just a trolley. I walked around for 30 minutes just to find the “ office” to print the ticket, but I couldn’t. Eventually I randomly met a staff on the street and asked about the “office”, the staff printed the ticket. It was really time wasting

I took the bus at the beginning of February, 2023. Due to the heavy rainfall, the bus couldn't stick to it's original route. I may missed one or two stops on the map. Yet it is a good way to navigate the city.

What a great way to get around Auckland. All the right spots. Clean efficient and safe

The hop on hop off which is a magnificent service in some cities is not necessary in Auckland because the main points of interest are very walkable.

The bus is very good for getting a view of Auckland. I went on both routes last week. However as its winter there is just one bus per hour. The last bus from the Museum is at 4.20 and dies not make any other stop..... Also had no commentary. Two of my driver were excellent and so helpful.

Great way to see Auckland and get a sense of where things are to take proper look at. Got a 48 hour pass as a lot to cover in one day.

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