The 13 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Australia

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

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

Ride two open-top bus routes through central Sydney and out to Bondi Beach, using 23 stops to shape your own day. You’ll get multilingual audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and the option to add a Captain Cook harbour cruise or panoramic night tour. Start early, check the last bus, and allow extra time for the two routes.

“The overall trip was great! Bus had 2 route options to take (which we did both) and you could swap over to the other route at a couple stops! Great variety of sights to see including the inner city landmarks and bondi beach. it was easy to go collect the tickets to begin the tour and maps/guides were provided to see where we were going. the commentary on the bus was great too! sadly at the beginning there was a bit of a delay with the buses but Josh working at the stop couldn't have been kinder and more helpful! he was keeping us up to date with all information,…”

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

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

Explore Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Fish Market, Paddington, and Bondi Beach by open-top double-decker bus. Use the red city route and blue Bondi route for 24 or 48 hours, with multilingual audio, onboard WiFi, and optional Captain Cook harbor and night tour upgrades.

“Great experience on the On/Off bus we certainly got our value worth. Drivers and all Staff very happy and friendly and helpful. Night tour our favourite and Stephen the guide very informative and quite funny.”

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3.Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Explore Hobart by red double-decker bus with a 24 or 48-hour pass, onboard WiFi, air conditioning, and recorded city commentary. Ride the full 90-minute loop or hop off at Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, the Maritime Museum, and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. It is especially useful on a short visit or cruise stop.

“Be prepared for a very long wait and line with nothing to shade you or protect from rain .. people with leg or back pain will hurt But once on very good”

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4.Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

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

Spend a full day touring Katoomba and the Blue Mountains by hop-on hop-off bus, with live English commentary and a useful walking guide. Your pass also covers unlimited Scenic World rides: the steep Scenic Railway, Cableway, Skyway, and rainforest Walkway. Start with the 9:15 AM bus for the fullest day.

“Everything was perfect! Definitely recomend! The drivers were super nice and drove super careful and did little stops for us to take photos. Thank you so much!”

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5.Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Use a 24 or 48-hour Darwin bus pass to explore Crocosaurus Cove, Cullen Bay, Mindil Beach, the Military Museum, and the Waterfront Precinct. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for city views and prerecorded commentary, then hop off at the stops that suit your schedule. Check operating days and final departures carefully.

“Very friendly and approachable bus driver. Route allowed for easy travel between locations. Recommended.”

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

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

Start in Adelaide at 9:30 am and ride an air-conditioned bus into the Barossa Valley. Choose from 10 to 15 winery, food, and town stops, then spend roughly five hours making your own route. Guides such as Laurie, Yvette, Brett, and Bronnie add local insight, while the hourly circuit keeps the day flexible.

“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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7.Hobart: 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 Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1,270 metres above Hobart. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories, then gives you 30 minutes at the summit. Use the all-day pass to hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend, or the Pinnacle for short walks and mountain views.

“Greg was amazing and well spoken, shared lots of history that we didn’t know”

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8.Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Travel from Brisbane with a small group of up to 13 people to see Tamborine Mountain’s glow worms in a purpose-built cave. Your English-speaking guide then helps you choose between waterfalls, the Rainforest Skywalk, wineries, lookouts, shops, and local eateries. The flexible hop-on hop-off format is the main attraction.

“Wonderful, the tour was fun & relaxing, we were able to see & do everything we wanted. The new bus & the driver was great, very accommodating & friendly. The smaller group tour was great! Thanks Pineapple Tours”

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9.McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $71

Spend about seven hours exploring McLaren Vale North by hop-on hop-off bus from Adelaide or McLaren Vale. Choose from more than 15 winery and venue stops, then shape the day around your interests. Guides such as Nathan, Bronnie, Yvette, and Lorry add local tips, while tastings, lunch, and drinks are paid directly at each venue.

“Driver gave some interesting and informative commentary and included details of wineries. A fun trip for all.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $34

Use Darwin’s Big Bus to reach 12 city stops, from Crocosaurus Cove and the Waterfront to Mindil Beach, the Botanic Gardens, and East Point Reserve. The open-top bus includes recorded English commentary, unlimited rides, and one or two-day ticket choices. The Deluxe option adds Crocosaurus Cove and the RFDS Tourist Facility.

“Great idea to get an idea of what activities to do. We did the loop first then stopped off at a couple of places. The museum is free and has great exhibits and a cafe. The Big bus is the best idea and reasonably priced.”

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11.Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $71

Ride from Adelaide to the Adelaide Hills, then choose from 10 to 15 wineries, cheesemongers, and local venues. The bus loops about every hour, giving you time for roughly four stops, or fewer if you want lunch and a longer visit in Hahndorf. Guides such as Brett, Yvette, Nathan, and Bonnie add local advice and commentary.

“Fun and easy way to see some wineries in Adelaide Hills, do some tastings and have lunch and leave the driving to someone else!”

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12.Brisbane: Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $70

Spend a full day exploring Tamborine Mountain by air-conditioned shuttle from Brisbane. Choose nature stops such as Curtis Falls, the Skywalk, Botanic Gardens, or Witches Falls, or follow the winery and brewery route. Drivers including Anthony and Scott help plan your stops, but attraction entry, food, and drinks cost extra.

“We had an amazing day and managed to do four different experiences. The transportation was fabulous we just told the drivers and they dropped and picked us up. First stop was the glow worms, very interesting tour and the dragons all over the area was a sight to see! Next stop the waterfall walk, again plenty of wildlife, a snake and birds. For lunch we booked The Witches Falls wine/cider flights with cheese platter, highly recommended, staff knowledgeable and friendly. We finished with the rainforest walk, this was amazing and the staff in the coffee area/shop were lovely, we bought souvenirs from here. We felt this trip was great value…”

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13.Hop on Hop Off Bus – Tamborine Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $71

Travel from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain in a small, air-conditioned minibus, then choose among Gallery Walk, Curtis Falls, scenic lookouts, wineries, and Cauldron Distillery. Guides such as Michelle, Anthony, Scott, and Terry have helped guests shape the day, but the schedule can vary. Expect self-guided stops, optional tastings, and hotel pickup.

“Michelle and Matt did their best to make an enjoyble experience for us. We truely enjoyed the whole day in MT.”

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