Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Description
See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. Conveniently departing from the cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf, your hop-on hop-off tour stops at 11 locations around Darwin, including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct and Military Museum. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker bus, and listen to an entertaining on-board commentary and design your own shore excursion itinerary.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Tour starts at Stop 1 - Tourist Info Centre on Bennett Street Guest can board at any stop at any time. 70-minute tour: 9am – 12.00pm, every 35 minutes 90-minute tour: 12.30pm last bus departs at 4.15pm, every 45 minutes.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants aged 0 to 4 years travel free of charge
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Reviews(63)
This is a great way to get a sense of the city, and the commentary pointed us to a couple of attractions we hadn't known about. We got the 9.30 service and went right round the circuit. On the second round we got off at the Darwin art gallery and museum (which opens at 10), then picked up the bus again to the Flying Doctor museum, and later back to the Waterfront area. Finally, we went on Thursday, and caught the special 4.30 service the bus makes to the Mindil night market. It was very good value if you time your visits to catch the bus again.
Hello, Visitor! Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our bus tour helped you discover new attractions in the city. And how clever of you to time your visit to catch the 4.30 service to the Mindil night market - sounds like you had a fantastic day exploring Darwin. We hope to see you again soon!
Great way to get to know Darwin. Commentary was informative and clear. Easy to hop on and off at the main attraction for example the museum and art gallery.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found the commentary informative and clear, and that the hop-on, hop-off experience made it easy to explore the city’s main attractions, including the museums and art galleries. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Denis @Big Bus Tours
A great experience. Commentary around city was excellent. Being able to choose where to get on and off was wonderful. Operators of the bus very knowledgeable and happy people.
Hello Roger, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we're delighted to know that you enjoyed your experience on our Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. It's also great to hear that our bus drivers were both knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. We can't wait to welcome you back on board soon. Alice @ Big Bus Tours
Driver easily sorted my booking error and happily. The Big Bus is a great way to see Darwin, particularly if you dont have a car. Commentary clear, helpful and entertaining. Thanks to the bus driver and the company for a very pleasant experience. K :)
Hi Karen_S. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you've had a great experience in Darwin with our service and it is wonderful to know our driver was able to assist you. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Clear commentary. Darwin has lots of interesting places to visit, might have been better to get a 2 day pass. Great sitting up top undercover with the breeze.
Good service. Good value for money. Good for sightseeing. Enjoyed the experience. Easy to get on board
It was a great hop on hop off experience the driver was great and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Darwin.You HAVE TO SEETHE DARWIN MUSEUM and experience the bombing of Darwin harbor and the Crocasurous is another stop especially if you want to see very very big crocs.All in all I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Darwin.
We were happy to get on - right at the cruise harbour and then to military museum on the morning bus instead of separate bus as brochure said. . Such hot and humid weather. Suggestion for future- have tents for shade at cruise harbour. Also - make 2 lines - priority boarding for us who had tickets. We had to wait in the heat for people to buy tickets from driver.
Enjoy the Hop on bus in Darwin. Great way to get a first look of the city and areas you may wish to investigate further. Loved the commentary….it was interesting but very funny too. Saved my poor legs and got us from the cruise ship and back again safely. Highly recommend. Tickets can be bought from driver.
Excellent way to get around Darwin and get your bearings for the rest of your stay. Stops at heaps of the tourist spots and points of interest. We visited the Art Gallery and Military Museam using the bus, and revisited other areas on other days as you don't have time to do them all in a day.
Thanks for your review 618malj, the hop on hop off service, is the best way to see as mush off Darwin, in a short time. Kind regards, Big Bus Darwin
