The fun and easy way to explore Sydney your way. Big Bus and Captain Cook Cruises have combined to create the ultimate hop-on, hop-off sightseeing experiences! Ride the open top bus around Sydney and Bondi with your 48 hour pass. Jump on Sydney's famous red rocket ferries with stops at Manly, Taronga Zoo, beautiful Watson's Bay and more!
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FEATURES
- Cruise - 1 Calendar Day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer
- Big Bus - 48 Hour Tour including both the City Tour and Bondi & Bays Tour
- Big Bus - 1.5hr Panoramic Night Tour
- Fully flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Commentary in 8 languages
- Prices valid as at 01Apr26 & subject to change
Adult $130.00 | Child 3-15 $99.00
Big Bus Tour Stops
The City Tour
Showing off the best of Sydney, from the 'sails' of the Opera House to the soaring arch of the Harbour Bridge
The Bondi & Bays Tour
Hop on to visit Sydney's beautiful eastern bays, including the world-famous Bondi Beach.
Night Tour
Experience the magic of Sydney as the city becomes illuminated under the night sky. Hop on for a 1.5-hour panoramic night tour and discover some of the city’s iconic landmarks.
Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer Stops
The fun way to travel around Sydney Harbour
- Jump on the red rocket ferries
- Stop at 6 of Sydney Harbour's most popular destinations
- Easy, fast and flexible timetable
- Includes commentary in English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Hindi
- The helpful guidance of the Captain Cook Cruises Crew
- Make the most of your time onboard and download your Cruise Commentary onto your Smartphone before you arrive. Don't forget your headphones! Click here for details
Circular Quay
Bounded by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Rocks district to the west, and the Sydney Opera House and Botanic Gardens to the east, Circular Quay is a bustling ferry hub.
Taronga Zoo
Over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife. Free daily seal and/or bird presentations. Purchase the Zoo and Explorer combo and save.
Manly
You don’t have to swim at this iconic beach to soak up the atmosphere. Shop at the Corso, dine at waterfront cafés, find your favourite gelato flavour or take a nature walk.
Shark Island
It would be hard to find a more spectacular picnic spot. Stunning, 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour and a delightfully deserted national park for your own private getaway.
Watsons Bay
Local must-do `Watto’ is famous for its seafood, waterfront pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and spectacular headlands walks overlooking the Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.
Darling Harbour
Start or finish your day at Darling Harbour, surrounded by restaurants, nightclubs and hotels at King Street Wharf, Barangaroo and Cockle Bay.
Cruise Timetables
- Timetables are issued daily on arrival or onboard
- Special timetables may operate on selected dates - see the notes shown the bottom of timetable.
Captain Cook Cruises Ticket Offices and Departure Wharves
- Darling Harbour
- Ticket Office & Departure Wharf - King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Circular Quay
- Ticket office - Wharf 6 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Departure Wharf excluding 20 July - 28 August 2026 - Wharf 6 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Departure Wharf 20 July - 28 August 2026 - Commissioner Steps - Click here for Google Maps directions
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