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The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Australia

33 tours  ·  from $25

Good hop-on hop-off bus tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Red City Route: Sydney landmarks in one 90-minute loop
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to see Sydney across two routes and 23 stops. Ride the city loop, head to Bondi Beach, and add a Captain Cook harbour cruise or panoramic night tour. Open-top views, eight audio languages, onboard Wi-Fi, and friendly stop staff make this a practical first look at Sydney.

“Easy to use and staff great! Evening tour fabulous hosted by Stephen whose knowledge was amazing and informative ( good sense of humour) Gill the driver was great and very friendly 👍 An all round great experience 👍👍”

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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The blue Bondi route, from Paddington to the beach
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

2.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,690 reviews · from $52

See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Fish Market, city parks, and Bondi Beach from an open-top double-decker bus. Use a 24- or 48-hour pass on city and Bondi routes, with optional Captain Cook harbor cruising and a panoramic night tour.

“It’s a great way to see the city and we really enjoyed ourselves. The app was easy to use and made it easier to plan our day.”

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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - From Brooke Street Pier to Salamanca Place
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Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

3.24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 1 day · from $31Best value

See Hobart from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute loop with 20 stops. You can hop off at Salamanca Place, Cascade Brewery, the Female Factory, Botanical Gardens, and more. English commentary is live or recorded, with seven additional languages on selected buses.

“Was a great experience but it is not 24hr hop on hop off. Tickets are only valid for the few hours that the buses operate. 7hrs total.”

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Perth: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - The two-hour circuit: what you see from the bus
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Perth: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

4.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 708 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $38

See Perth from an open-top sightseeing bus, with a full two-hour circuit through Kings Park, Northbridge, Elizabeth Quay, the WACA, Crown Perth, and city landmarks. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, hop on at marked stops, and listen to commentary in eight languages.

“I saw lots of things I would not have seen had I not been on the bus”

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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - What the 24-hour and 48-hour passes really offer
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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

5.Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · from $32

Take the Red Decker bus around Hobart on a 90-minute loop with stops near the waterfront, Battery Point, Wrest Point, Cascade Brewery, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass, listen to city commentary, and hop off when a stop catches your eye.

“Lovely, well Planned and very kind staff. I got lost getting there and they waited for me (10mins) it made a whole difference.”

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Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass - Start at Katoomba station and use the first bus
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Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

6.Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 553 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Spend one flexible day exploring Katoomba and the Blue Mountains by open-top Explorer Bus. Your pass includes live English commentary, a useful walking guide, and unlimited Scenic World rides. Start early, ask the driver for route advice, and use the bus to reach lookouts and walking tracks without a car.

“Angus the bus driver was excellent. Very friendly, knowledgeable and funny. This is a great way to seecthe sights and you can hop on and off all day as many times as you want. would definitely recommend”

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Perth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The city-center stops: Barrack Street to the Cultural Centre
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Perth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.Perth Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 476 reviews · from $39

Ride Perth Explorer’s double-decker bus around Perth for about two hours, or hop off at 15 stops near the Bell Tower, Perth Mint, Optus Stadium, Kings Park, Botanic Gardens and more. Recorded commentary comes in 11 languages, with a children’s channel narrated by Kev the Green Kangaroo.

“The bus was clean and the driver was polite and very helpful. There is aset schedule and the driver adhered to it. The is a canopy for the top open level so we were able to sit up there in the shade. The bus stops were easy to locate and are loRead more”

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Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Mitchell Street: Crocosaurus Cove and Doctors Gully
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Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

8.Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · from $35

Use a 24 or 48-hour Darwin hop-on hop-off pass to reach Crocosaurus Cove, Cullen Bay, Mindil Markets, the Military Museum, and the Waterfront Precinct. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for recorded commentary, then hop off to explore at your own pace. Check operating hours carefully before booking.

“We found the 2 gentlemen running the tour very welcoming and friendly . The tour was very interesting”

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Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour - Building your itinerary in the Barossa
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Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

9.Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $71Top rated

Leave Adelaide at 9:30 am for a flexible Barossa Valley day with drivers such as Laurie, Yvette, Brett, Bronnie, and Nathan sharing local tips. Choose about four stops from 10 to 15 wineries, eateries, bakeries, and cellar doors, then return around 5:30 pm.

“Our driver was very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He was able to talk in detail about interesting landmarks on the route to the Barossa valley. He guided us to some great vineyards with great rationale for each. The trip was great valRead more”

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Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass - Starting at Brooke Street Pier
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Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

10.Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 343 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1270-metre summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your local driver shares Hobart stories, gives you 30 minutes at the top, and lets you hop off at five Wellington Park stops for short walks and scenic breaks.

“Had to be the beautiful scenery. Our guide Glen,stopped en route for the best views. He was a great guide, so informative and friendly. Highly recommend this great value tour”

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Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour - Starting near Katoomba Railway Station
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Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

11.Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $323

Ride the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus around Katoomba and Leura for up to three days. Hop off at Echo Point, the Three Sisters, walking trails, galleries, gardens, and Scenic World. Drivers such as Jimmy, Damien, and Kylie add useful local tips, while the Lyrebird Pass covers unlimited Scenic World rides.

“We recommend this bus. We have taken many hop on hop off tours with our travel. The 2 tour guides on this bus We the best we have had. Excellant live commentary.”

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Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - The one-hour journey from Brisbane
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Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

12.Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 288 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Travel from Brisbane in a small group of up to 13 with an English-speaking guide such as Anthony, Terry, or Scotty. Visit the man-made Glow Worm Caves, then use flexible hop-on hop-off transport to reach Curtis Falls, the rainforest Skywalk, wineries, lookouts, and Gallery Walk.

“Anthony was a great driver and host. He was personable and interested in learning about his guests. This trip is great for people who don’t have a car and want to explore Mount Tamborine. Included in the trip is the Glow Worm caves (30 min tour). You watch a short video on the glow worms and then walk in the dark (there are handrails and red lights) through a short man made tunnel with glowing worms (like stars in the sky). Anthony was then happy to drop you off at different locations dependent on your preferences (eg winery, Mount Tamborine botanic gardens, waterfalls walks eg Curtis falls, shopping street, Skywalk).…”

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Meeting at Brooke Street Pier
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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

13.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $60

Ride to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington with an English-speaking guide, then use a 48-hour open-top bus pass to reach Hobart’s key sights. Guides such as Tony, Paul, Dave, and Suze are praised for clear commentary, while fast-changing mountain weather remains the main gamble.

“We missed the trip up the mountain because Australian Customs took so long. For many people it took hours to get off the ship. We got off early and still missed our mountain tour. We did go on the Hop on hop-off bus. It was very enjoyable. We tried to have lunch at the brewery but they were sold out.”

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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Katoomba railway station
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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Start at Katoomba railway station and use a one-day Blue Mountains Explorer Bus pass to reach cliff-top lookouts, waterfalls, Scenic World, bushwalks, and Leura Village. Driver-guides provide live commentary, while the included guidebook helps you plan walks between stops. Begin at 9:15 AM for the fullest day.

“It was very informatics tour of the stunning blue mountains and very friendly driver.”

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Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary - Darling Harbour combines attractions and easy meals
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Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

15.Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $31

Use a one or two-day Captain Cook Cruises pass to explore Sydney Harbour by boat. Start at Circular Quay Wharf 6, listen to smartphone commentary, and hop off at Darling Harbour, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo, or Manly. A full round trip takes about 60 to 90 minutes.

“We purchased a two day ticket and it worked really well for us. There are two elements to this, one is just getting you around and the second is the ‘thrill’ of going around the harbour at fairly high speed. Can sit inside or outside. There is a published timetable and the boats are punctual. If you are thinking of going to the zoo this can be added into the ticket.”

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