Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
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Explore Hobart at your own pace on the Red Decker hop-on hop-off City Loop, the city's official sightseeing bus tour. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass and ride the 90-minute loop as often as you like, getting on and off at stops across the city: the waterfront at Brooke Street Pier and Salamanca Place, historic Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay, Cascade Brewery, the Cascades Female Factory, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the Hobart Convict Penitentiary and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Sit on the top deck of the iconic red double-decker buses for wide views of the city, and learn about Hobart's history and culture through professional commentary available in eight languages. Free Wi-Fi is available on board, and your pass comes with Red Decker's Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart, with exclusive local discounts. The loop starts at the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre on Davey Street in the city centre. Show your mobile voucher, then plan your day around the sights you most want to see.
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Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Price & Options
Highlights
- Ride Hobart's official sightseeing bus with unlimited hop-on hop-off access on the City Loop
- Enjoy views of the city from the top deck of an iconic red double-decker bus
- Stop at Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Botanical Gardens and more
- Learn about Hobart's history and culture with commentary in 8 languages
- Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass
What's Included
- Hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- 24-hour or 48-hour bus pass (depending on the option chosen) with unlimited stops along the City Loop route
- 90-minute city loop
- Professional and informative commentary
- Free Wi-Fi on board the fleet of modern open-top and closed-top double-decker buses
- Guidebook: a complimentary copy of Red Decker's The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart, with exclusive local discounts
What's Not Included
- Other personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Adult: 17 years and over (children aged 17 and over pay the adult rate)
- Child: 6-16 years
- Infants and children aged 5 and under travel free
- Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children aged 6-16
- Concession: student and seniors card holders
Opening Hours
- Daily, with departures every 60 minutes from Stop A (Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre)
- October to April: first bus 9:00 AM, last bus 3:00 PM (finishing at 4:30 PM)
- May to September: first bus 10:00 AM, last bus 3:00 PM (finishing at 4:30 PM)
- New Year's Day: first bus 10:00 AM; Anzac Day: first bus 11:00 AM
- Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday
- Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice
Things To Know
- City Loop stops: Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, Brooke Street Pier, Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay Village, Cascade Brewery, Cascades Female Factory, South Hobart, Hobart CBD, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Hobart Aquatic Centre, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Victoria Dock
- Your pass is valid for 24 or 48 hours from first boarding, depending on the option chosen
- Audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Italian and Mandarin
- Wheelchair accessible: the wheelchair bay is on the lower deck towards the front and ramp boarding is at Stop A (Travel Centre); prams may use the bay when it is free, with priority for wheelchair users. Contact JTR before booking if you need assistance
- Road closures or city events may occasionally cancel some stops or departures
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed on board
- Dangerous materials and items such as bottles, firecrackers and lasers are not allowed
- Passengers who appear intoxicated may be refused service, with no refund
- Smoking and drinking are not allowed on board
Starting End Point
- Start and finish: Stop A, Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, 20 Davey Street (corner of Davey and Elizabeth Streets), Hobart TAS 7000
- You can hop on and off at any City Loop stop along the route (Victoria Dock is hop-off only)
- Please refer to the Map & Times page for assistance
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the date you selected
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 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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Your ticket includes a 24-hour or 48-hour bus pass with unlimited stops along the City Loop route, a 90-minute city loop ride, professional commentary, free Wi-Fi, and a complimentary sightseeing guidebook with local discounts.
The bus starts and finishes at Stop A, the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000. You can hop on and off at any City Loop stop along the route.
The bus runs daily with departures every 60 minutes from Stop A. From October to April the first bus is at 9:00 AM; from May to September it is at 10:00 AM. The last bus leaves at 3:00 PM and finishes at 4:30 PM. There is no service on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice.
Adults are 17 years and over. Children aged 6-16 pay the child rate, and children aged 5 and under travel free but must be included in the passenger headcount. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children aged 6-16.
You present your mobile voucher on the date you selected. The voucher is valid only on that date.
The City Loop stops include the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, Brooke Street Pier, Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay Village, Cascade Brewery, Cascades Female Factory, South Hobart, Hobart CBD, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Hobart Aquatic Centre, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and Victoria Dock (hop-off only).
Outside food and drinks are not allowed on board. Dangerous items like bottles, firecrackers, and lasers are prohibited. Passengers who appear intoxicated may be refused service with no refund. Smoking and drinking are not allowed on board.
You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before your visit to get a refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee. About 4% will be deducted from refunds to cover payment and refund fees.
