Your Experience
The Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer pass is the easy way for visitors to explore Sydney. These red rocket ferries criss-cross the harbour throughout the day, travelling between eleven famous stops including Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly, Taronga Zoo and Watsons Bay. Hop-on and hop-off as you like using one easy to follow timetable, rather than the maze of commuter ferry timetables. You’ll also be welcomed onboard, given full commentary and provided hints on how to make the most of your time in Sydney that only the locals know. Best of all, it comes packaged in one simple price with savings of up to 75% on attraction entry combo prices.
Start your Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer from the main tourist precincts of Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
Eleven stops including * Darling Harbour * ICC Sydney * Barangaroo * Circular Quay * Taronga Zoo * Manly * Watsons Bay * Fort Denison (Thu-Sun) * Luna Park * Shark Island
Daily timetables may vary depending on the what’s happening on the harbour. To see the Harbour Explorer daily timetable visit the Check Your Date link.
Available at additional cost (valid for one single entry, within 7 days of cruise)
- Taronga Zoo entry & Sky Safari cable car
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry (Darling Harbour)
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo entry (Darling Harbour)
- Madame Tussauds entry (Darling Harbour)
- Sydney Tower Eye entry (City Centre)
- 24 Hour Sydney & Bondi Big Bus Explorer
Family friendly
Child fares available for children 4-15 years
Itinerary
Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House
- The Rocks historic precinct & weekend markets
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Harbour Bridge walkway & Bridge Climb
- Restaurants, bars & hotels
- Big Bus Sydney & Bondi Explorer
- Transport hub - cruise & ferry wharves & airport train line
Darling Harbour - Pier 26
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- Madame Tussauds
- Maritime Museum
- Waterfront restaurants & playground
- Access to Darling Quarter & Chinese Gardens
- China Town
- Big Bus Sydney & Bondi Explorer
Darling Harbour - ICC Sydney
- International Convention Centre (ICC) - Sydney's premier convention & entertainment precinct
- Harbourside Shopping Centre
- Restaurants & bars
- Light Rail to Central and the Inner West
Barangaroo - King Street Wharf No.1
- Access to Barangaroo and King St Wharf restaurants, pubs & hotels
- Cruise & ferry wharves & car parking
- Barangaroo Reserve
- 6-minute Wynyard Walk to city and transport hub
Taronga Zoo
- Australia's amazing wildlife including koalas, platypus & kangaroos
- Animals of the world
- Open daily 9am to 5pm
Manly
- Short walk to famous Manly surf beaches
- Ocean-front restaurants, bars & cafes
- Discover the natural beauty of North Head Sanctuary (45min walk from Manly)
- Fish n chips on The Corso
- Cabbage Tree Bay Eco-Sculpture Walk on Marine Parade
Watsons Bay
- Famous Doyle's seafood restaurant & waterfront pub
- Park and picnic grounds
- Short stroll to beautiful harbour swimming beaches, the Gap, South Head & HMAS Watson
Fort Denison
- Historic island fort in the middle of Sydney Harbour
- Museum & tide gauge
Please note there are no catering facilities on Fort Denison
Luna Park
- 500m to Luna Park & North Sydney Olympic pool
- 700m to the Sydney Harbour Bridge walkway
- Luna Park opening days & hours - call +61-2-9922 6644
Shark Island
- National Park Island
- Perfect BYO picnic destination
- Small swimming beach
- Five picnic shelters
- 360 degree harbour views from the Opera House to the Heads
Attraction Information
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour
- Open daily from 10am to 6pm
- Last admission at 5pm
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
- Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour
- Open daily from 10am to 5pm
- Last admission 4pm
Madame Tussauds
- Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour
- Open daily from 10am to 6pm
- Last admission 5pm
Sydney Tower Eye
- Cnr Pitt & Market Streets
- Open daily from 9am to 9pm
- Last admission at 8pm
IMPORTANT Please note that smoking is not permitted on NSW National Parks sites. Rubbish bins are not provided - please ensure you take all rubbish with you. Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Accessibility for people with a Disability Policy
Special Conditions apply to all Special Offers