Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour Darwin
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See the best of Darwin from an open-top, double-decker bus on the Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. The Red Route covers 12 stops near famous landmarks and attractions around the city, including the Casino, Mindil Markets, the Botanical Gardens, Crocosaurus Cove, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Stokes Hill Wharf and the Waterfront Precinct. Hop off at any designated stop, explore at your own pace, then hop back on to continue your sightseeing. An English audio guide shares the city's rich history and culture as you travel between the stops. Choose the Classic Ticket for one day on the bus, or the Premium Ticket for two consecutive days. The Deluxe Ticket also gives two consecutive days on the bus, plus admission to Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility on Stokes Hill Wharf, to be used within one week of redeeming your ticket. It is a convenient and flexible way to discover Darwin and decide for yourself how long to spend at each stop.
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Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour Darwin Price & Options
Highlights
- See the best of Darwin from an open-top, double-decker bus
- Hop on and hop off at any designated stop on the Red Route to explore major attractions at your own pace
- Learn about the city's rich history from the commentary of an English audio guide
- Choose a 1-day Classic Ticket, a 2-day Premium Ticket or a 2-day Deluxe Ticket with entry to Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
What's Included
- Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour on the Red Route: 1 day (Classic Ticket) or 2 consecutive days (Premium and Deluxe Tickets)
- English audio guide
- Deluxe Ticket only: admission to Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility on Stokes Hill Wharf
Child Adult Policy
- Adult: 16 years and over
- Child: 5 to 15 years
- Children under 5 years travel free of charge but are not entitled to a seat
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times
Opening Hours
- The bus runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and on days when large cruise ships arrive in Darwin
- Red Route: first bus 9:00 AM, last bus 3:00 PM
- Buses run about every 60 minutes in the morning and every 90 minutes in the afternoon
- Closed on Christmas Day
- Service may be suspended in very poor weather or for city events
- Opening hours are subject to change
Things To Know
- Departure times and bus frequency may vary; check the Big Bus App for the route, stops and daily operating hours
- Stop 5 (Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct) and Stop 9 (Parap) are by request only
- Stop 8 (Military Museum) is served in the afternoons only
Starting End Point
- Hop on at any of the 12 Red Route stops
- Stop 1: Tourist Information Centre
- Stop 2: Crocosaurus Cove
- Stop 3: Doctor's Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding
- Stop 4: Cullen Bay Jetty
- Stop 5: Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (by request only)
- Stop 6: Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens
- Stop 7: Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Stop 8: Military Museum (afternoons only)
- Stop 9: Parap (by request only)
- Stop 10: Stokes Hill Wharf
- Stop 11: Waterfront Precinct
- Stop 12: Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)
Location
- Big Bus Tours Darwin
- Bennett Street, Darwin City NT, Australia
- Please refer to the map for assistance
How To Redeem
- Present your voucher at the Tourist Information Centre, corner of Smith and Bennett Streets, Darwin City NT 0800, to receive your ticket
- Deluxe Ticket: your bus and attraction tickets are both given at the Tourist Information Centre
- A printed voucher is not required
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 96 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 96 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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The tour includes a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour on the Red Route for 1 day with the Classic Ticket or 2 consecutive days with the Premium and Deluxe Tickets, plus an English audio guide. The Deluxe Ticket also includes admission to Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility on Stokes Hill Wharf.
The bus runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and on days when large cruise ships arrive in Darwin. On the Red Route the first bus is at 9:00 AM and the last bus at 3:00 PM, about every 60 minutes in the morning and every 90 minutes in the afternoon. It is closed on Christmas Day. Opening hours are subject to change.
You can hop on or off at any of the 12 Red Route stops, including the Tourist Information Centre, Crocosaurus Cove, Doctor's Gully, Cullen Bay Jetty, Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens, and others.
Present your voucher at the Tourist Information Centre, corner of Smith and Bennett Streets, Darwin City NT 0800, to receive your ticket. For the Deluxe Ticket, your bus and attraction tickets are both given there. A printed voucher is not required.
You can cancel for free if you do so at least 96 hours before your scheduled visit. Cancellations made less than 96 hours before will incur a 100% cancellation fee. About 4% will be deducted from refunds to cover payment and transaction fees.
Adults are 16 years and over. Children aged 5 to 15 years can travel, and children under 5 years travel free but do not have a seat. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
Departure times and bus frequency may vary, so check the Big Bus App for the route, stops, and daily operating hours. Some stops like Stop 5 and Stop 9 are by request only, and Stop 8 is served in the afternoons only.
You can see the best of Darwin from an open-top, double-decker bus and hop on and off at any designated stop to explore major attractions at your own pace. An English audio guide shares the city's rich history as you travel between stops.
