15 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Australia Worth Booking

Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Circular Quay, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge

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

See Sydney and Bondi Beach by open-top bus, then add a Captain Cook harbour cruise for flexible sightseeing and strong value.

“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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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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

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

Big Bus Sydney review covering red and blue routes, Bondi Beach, pricing, stops, timing, commentary, cruise upgrades, and practical booking tips.

“This is an easy way to see sights on you own time schedule. Bondi Beach was great. It was a beautiful 80 degree day. Lot's of places to eat nearby if you don't want to lay on the beach or swim or surf.”

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Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

3.Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Review of Hobart’s Red Decker hop-on hop-off bus, with route highlights, costs, timing, practical tips, and honest advice.

“Great service. Driver was great with giving information and tips. Narration was very good. Hobart put on a gorgeous day for us!”

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

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

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

Review of the Katoomba Lyrebird hop-on hop-off pass with Scenic World rides, walking tips, prices, timing, access, and honest advice.

“It was a fun activity with an excellent guide. Scenic World was great.”

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Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

5.Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

See Darwin’s museums, marina, beaches, and waterfront by open-top bus, with flexible 24 or 48-hour passes and informative commentary.

“Plan your time because some of the attractions need a bit of time. The service from the staff was amazing and everywhere we visited was worth seeing. Loved it.”

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Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

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

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

Review of Adelaide’s Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour, with winery choices, timing, costs, guides, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“What a wonderful day we had with a great tour guide. Multiple choices for wineries and it made it very easy to stop where you wanted with ease. We visited Rusden and Lamberts wineries on the day and cannot speak more highly of both. Fantastic lunch provided at Lamberts. I would recommended this for anyone wanting to have control of their day. Good value. Thanks to all”

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Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

7.Hobart: Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 343 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Ride from Hobart to kunanyi/Mt Wellington for summit views, live commentary, and flexible stops for short walks in Wellington Park.

“We really enjoyed both parts of this tour. The Mount Wellington bus was a must do when in Hobart. The views were amazing. The guide/driver was really friendly. The Hop on Hop off bus was a great way to see the town when you have limited time. The driver Col, was informative and funny!”

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Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

8.Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $323

Review of the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, with 29 stops, Three Sisters access, Scenic World upgrade, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“Having this made getting around the town so easy, the drivers give you tips about where to spend your day, also takes you through Leura and Katoomba which was perfect to go get some lunch after walking the trails. The top of the bus is heated which was nice in the morning as we didn’t expect it to be so cold at the mountains.”

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

9.Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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

Review of Brisbane’s daytime Glow Worm Caves tour, with Tamborine Mountain views, flexible stops, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Loved the hop on, hop off service as this allowed everyone on the tour to explore areas of interest. Lots to see and do in the area, a great day out!”

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

10.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $60

See Hobart from kunanyi/Mt Wellington, then explore the city by open-top bus with a flexible 48-hour ticket.

“The bus trip to mount Wellington was fantastic and our guide Paul was terrific. I would skip the in town hop-on/hopoff experience unless you are using it as a way to get around town”

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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Review of the $38 Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, with stop-by-stop tips, walking advice, timing, value, and practical booking guidance.

“It was a great way to see the blue mountains and choose what you want to do. There is something for everyone. We enjoyed singing along to waltzing Matilda with the driver”

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Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

12.Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $31Best value

Review of Sydney’s hop-on hop-off harbour cruise, with stop-by-stop advice, pricing, timing, commentary, and tips for Manly, Watsons Bay, and Taronga Zoo.

“Absolutely amazing. Nice ride, got a big rough around manly but that’s due to the change in weather and tides. Overall was a good experience and great value for money.”

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McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

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

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

Review of McLaren Vale North Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour, with winery choices, timing, price, guides, tips, and who should book.

“I went solo and it was a bit nerve racking but I really loved it, I am not a wine drinker by any means and everyone was happy to talk to me and no one made me feel stupid. I really enjoyed it and Nate dog, other passengers and the vine yard personel made me feel very comfortable and welcome.”

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

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

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

Review Darwin’s Big Bus tour, with 12 stops, open-top views, useful timing tips, ticket choices, and advice on the best stops.

“A very informative tour. A good way to see some of Darwin if you don’t have a lot of time.”

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

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

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

Review of Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour, with winery choices, costs, timing, guides, and practical booking tips.

“Fabulous day with Dean as our very knowledgeable guide. We did tastings at Shaw and Smith, Lot 100, Sidewood and an hour in Hahndorf itself. Highly recommend!”

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