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Crocosaurus Cove

Darwin Harbour

Charles Darwin National Park

Cullen Bay, Darwin

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility

Darwin Aviation Museum

Day trips

Multi-day trips

Island tours

Museums & exhibitions

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Garden & park tours

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Nearby sights

Litchfield National ParkAttraction in Dundee Beach, Australia

Buley RockholeAttraction in Dundee Beach, Australia

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Dinner & lunch cruises

Jeep & 4WD tours

World War II

Airboat tours

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Birdwatching

Dinner shows

Zoos

Aquariums

Speed & jet boat tours

Fishing tours

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

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Darwin: Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour
4.520325 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.520325 out of 5 stars
123 reviews

See Darwin’s top sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Hop on and off at any of the 12 stops around the city. Hop off to discover Crocosaurus Cove, the Botanic Gardens, and Mindil Beach.

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Valid 1 - 2 days
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Audio guide included
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Peter – United States

It was a smooth ride with a good service. To get to know the city with interesting spots around.

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Dennis – Australia

Great way to see all of Darwin,the driver reallyb knew his stuff too.

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Highlights

  • See the best of Darwin on an open-top double-decker sightseeing bus
  • Hop on and off at any of the 12 available stops
  • Explore Crocosaurus Cove, Waterfront Precinct and the Botanic Gardens
  • Discover Darwin and its attractions with pre-recorded English commentary

Full description

Discover Australia's gateway to the Northern Territory's "Top End" on board the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. Venture into the lush jungle at the Botanical Gardens, enjoy exotic street food at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets and get up close to saltwater crocodiles at Crocosaurus Cove. Learn the fascinating local history at the Military Museum and much more! 

Enjoy unlimited rides for the validity of your ticket, and benefit from 12 strategic stops. Join the Red Route to see the best of Darwin from the city through to Fannie Bay. In the afternoon, the tour extends further out to the East Point Reserve. Learn about Darwin's fascinating history, culture and geography from the entertaining and informative pre-recorded digital commentary, broadcast in English via on-board speakers.

Choose from a 1-day (Classic) or 2-day (Premium) or 2-day with inclusions (Deluxe) ticket to suit your schedule. Buses run every 35-45 minutes from April to September and every 60-90 minutes from September to April (subject to local traffic conditions). Catch a bus anytime from 09:00 to 17:45 between April and September, and from 09:00 to 16:30 from September to April.

Bus Stops:
• Tourist Information Center
• Crocosaurus Cove
• Doctor’s Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding
• Cullen Bay Jetty
• Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct 
• Casino, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets and Botanical Gardens
• Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
• Military Museum - Defence of Darwin Experience (90-minute tour only)
• Parap, Parap Markets (markets held on Saturdays only)
• Stokes Hill Wharf
• Waterfront Precinct
• Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)

Includes

  • 1 or 2-day ticket (depending on option selected)
  • 2-day ticket with inclusions (Deluxe option)
  • Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Tourist Facility ticket (Deluxe option)

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour runs Monday-Saturday (closed Sunday)
  • You can hop on and off the bus at any of the 12 stops around the city
  • Suitcases (Including carry-on luggage) are not permitted on the bus due to space constraints and the safety of passengers. Third party luggage storage facilities are available close to major stops

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 123 reviews

Review summary

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  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
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Peter – United StatesNovember 2, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a smooth ride with a good service. To get to know the city with interesting spots around.
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Dennis – AustraliaSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
Great way to see all of Darwin,the driver reallyb knew his stuff too.
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Kathleen – AustraliaJuly 20, 2024 – Verified booking
A very informative tour. A good way to see some of Darwin if you don’t have a lot of time.

Product ID: 106072

Activity provider:Big Bus Sydney
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