Big Bus Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Discover the adventure, wildlife, and indigenous culture of Australia's Northern Territory capital city with the Big Bus Darwin.

This hop-on, hop-off ticket allows you to explore Darwin at your own pace, getting off and on the bus as many times as you like at any of the designated stops. Experience the city from the top-deck of an open-top bus, offering breathtaking views of the surroundings.As you cruise through Darwin, listen to the pre-recorded digital commentary available in 8 languages, providing insightful information about the city's history and attractions.

Visit major attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Crocosaurus Cove, Military Museum, Doctor’s Gully, Stokes Hill Wharf, and the Waterfront Precinct. These landmarks showcase the diverse range of experiences Darwin has to offer, from lush gardens to vibrant markets, and from fascinating wildlife to captivating historical sites.

Ticket Options

- Classic Ticket

1 Day hop-on hop-off

Open-top bus

Audio Guides - English Only

Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

- Premium Ticket

2 Day hop-on hop-off

Open-top bus

Audio Guides - English Only

Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

- Deluxe Ticket

2 Day hop-on hop-off

Open-top bus

Audio Guides - English Only

Crocosaurus Cove ticket

RFDS Tourist Facility Ticket

Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)

Crocosaurus Cove

This ticket includes admission to Crocosaurus Cove, home to some of Australia’s most striking creatures, including the famous saltwater crocodile. Crocosaurs Cove is a must-visit, highly rated attraction that combines the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles with a variety of thrilling croc-experiences - you can opt to swim with the crocs in Australia's only crocodile cage dive activity, feed the crocs via fishing line, hold a baby croc or watch an expert handler manage a big croc feeding show. You can also see barramundi, archer fish and whiprays in the 200,000-litre freshwater aquarium, and visit turtles in the Top End Turtle Billabong. Crocosaurus Cove is open from 9:00am - 6:00pm daily.

RFDS Tourist Facility

This ticket includes admission to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility on Stokes Hill Wharf. Visit this museum-style attraction to learn all about the exciting history of aeromedical operations in Australia's Northern Territory. Explore the story of the RFDS and its key personalities, like founder John Flynn and pedal radio inventor Alfred Traeger. The facility includes a variety of digital interactive exhibits, and even features a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft - visitors can go inside to check out the unique aeromedically equipped fitout. The RFDS Facility is open from 9:30am - 5:00pm daily.

Schedule

Daily during high season

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday schedule only from 17 October 2026 to 6 March 2027.

Additional operating dates: 3, 12, 22 and 29 Nov; 1 and 24 Dec; 22 Jan; 19 Feb; and 16 Mar.

Itinerary

Stops - First Bus - Last Bus

1 Tourist Information Centre

Corner Smith & Bennett Streets (red ticket stand on southern side of the mall)

09:00

15:00

2 Crocosaurus Cove

79 Mitchell Street (bus bay at the corner of Mitchell and Peel Streets)

09:05

15:05

3 Doctor’s Gully, Aquascene Fish Feeding

117 Mitchell St (between the corner of Daly St and Catalina Apartments next to the car wash and 40 km speed limit sign)

09:06

15:06

4 Cullen Bay Jetty

69 Marina Boulevard (Bus bay outside Ferry Terminal)

09:15

15:15

5 Cullen Bay Apartments, Myilly Point Heritage Precinct (request stop only)

68 Marina Blvd (Stop by request only)

09:17

15:17

6 Casino, Mindil Markets, Botanical Gardens

73 Gilruth Avenue (20 metres from tennis courts, not the public bus stop)

09:20

15:20

7 Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory

19 Conacher Street (bus stop outside museum entrance)

09:25

15:25

8 Military Museum (AFTERNOONS ONLY)

253 Alec Fong Lim Drive (bus stop outside museum)

12:40

15:40

9 Parap (request stop)

46 Ross Smith Ave (request stop only, near corner of Freer Street)

09:30

15:55

10 Stokes Hill Wharf

45 Stokes Hill Road (on the wharf, bus bay outside Darwin Tourist Facility building)

09:45

16:05

11 Waterfront Precinct

Kitchener Drive (bus bay beneath overhead walkway)

09:50

16:10

12 Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)

Anchorage Court (outside Darwin Port entrance)

09:52

16:12

Languagues

Audioguide available in English.