Big Bus: Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

About this experience

Book Big Bus Darwin hop-on hop-off tickets and explore the Top End's capital at your own pace. Choose a 1 day or 2 day pass, ride the Red Route around the city, and hop off at any of its 12 stops to visit museums, beaches, markets and wildlife attractions. A pre-recorded English audio guide tells you about Darwin's history as you ride, and you can join the bus at any stop. Where does the Darwin Red Route go? The Red Route links Darwin's museums, tropical gardens and waterfront. Popular stops include Crocosaurus Cove in the city centre, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and Stokes Hill Wharf on the harbour. Other highlights along the way include the city's beaches, the Darwin Military Museum, which tells the story of the city's wartime history, and the Mindil Beach markets, a favourite spot for food and souvenirs. Buses come round about every 60 minutes, so check the timetable before you hop off. Which Darwin pass is right for you? The 1 day pass gives you unlimited rides for a day, which is enough for a full loop and two or three longer stops. The 2 day pass gives you more time for museums and the waterfront. The 2 day pass with Crocosaurus Cove and the RFDS Tourist Facility adds entry to both attractions. At Crocosaurus Cove you can see some of Australia's largest reptiles, and it is open from 9am to 6pm daily. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility explains the story of Australia's aeromedical service and is open from 9:30am to 5pm. How does boarding work? Your voucher is emailed to you straight after booking. Print it and show it to the driver with a valid ID to exchange it for your ticket. You can start the tour from any of the boarding points and hop on and off for as long as your pass lasts. Keep your ticket safe while you explore, so it is ready whenever you rejoin the bus. Accessibility and travelling with children The buses are wheelchair accessible, but contact the operator before your trip so they can make sure your needs are met. Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stored on the lower deck. Darwin is hot and humid for much of the year, so carry water, a hat and sun protection, especially if you plan to sit upstairs. If you only have one day, ride the full loop first and note the stops you want to return to. With buses about an hour apart, it helps to plan each stop around the next departure so you do not wait too long in the heat. Make more of your Darwin visit If your pass does not include it, add Crocosaurus Cove tickets for a close look at saltwater crocodiles in the city centre. At Stokes Hill Wharf, the Royal Flying Doctor Service entry ticket covers the city's aviation and wartime story. With an extra day, a Litchfield National Park day tour from Darwin takes you out to waterfalls and swimming holes.

Highlights

• Hop on and off for 1 or 2 days at 12 stops
• Visit museums, beaches, markets and the waterfront
• English audio guide on board
• Option with entry to Crocosaurus Cove and the RFDS Tourist Facility

What is included

• 1 or 2 day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to the Red Route
• English audio guide
• Entry to Crocosaurus Cove (option with attractions)
• Entry to the RFDS Tourist Facility (option with attractions)

Not included

• Food and drinks

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit and get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before your visit, the booking cannot be cancelled.