Bondi Explorer
Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus
The air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer stops at 19 of Sydneys most picturesque harbour locations and surf beaches. Travelling along a 30km circuit through Sydney’s affluent Eastern suburbs, including cosmopolitan Double Bay, Watson's Bay and Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
This service allows you to sit back and relax as you explore the rugged coastline and golden sands of Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee Beaches.
Each Sydney Explorer includes on-board commentary detailing the attractions near each stop for you to explore at your leisure.
Tickets include unlimited travel on both the Sydney Explorer and the Bondi Explorer as well as regular Sydney Buses services in the Blue TravelPass zone. Tickets are valid until 4am on the following day.
Your Explorer ticket also entitles you to fantastic discount offers at a variety of attractions and venues on route.
If you are in Sydney for more than a couple of days, a SydneyPass is a cost effective way to see all the sights of Sydney
Costs
| TOUR | ADULT | CHILD | FAMILY |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Day Explorer Ticket (Sydney Explorer & Bondi Explorer) |
$39.00 | $19.00 | $97.00 |
| Two Day Explorer Ticket (Sydney Explorer & Bondi Explorer) - two day tickets can be used any two days within an eight day period. |
$68.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 |
Notes:
- Valid until 31 March 2009 (all prices in Australian Dollars)
- Children under 4 travel free.
- A child is anyone from the age of 4 to 15.
- A family ticket is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from the same family.
Bondi Explorer Route Map
Frequency, timetable and where to board
Bondi Explorer bus stops are identified by a distinctive blue Explorer sign.
The interval between services is approximately 30 minutes and you can board the bus at any stop along the route.
The first departure from Circular Quay is at 8:45am and the last is at 4.15pm. The last service will return you to Circular Quay at 6:15pm.
If you prefer to stay on the bus, the full circuit takes around 2 hours to complete.
To download the timetable for this service, visit the Transport Infoline Timetables and search for Route 222.
Accessibility
All Bondi Explorer buses are wheelchair accessible.
Where to buy
In Sydney
If you are already in Sydney, there is no need to book, just hop on board and buy your ticket from the Explorer driver or visit one of our TransitShops.
Tickets can also be purchased from:
- Sydney Ferries ticket offices at Circular Quay & Manly wharf
- CityRail train stations
- AirportLink train station ticket offices and the International & Domestic terminals
- Selected Travel Agents and Information Kiosks
- Wherever you see a 'SydneyPass sold here' sign
From Interstate or Abroad
Ask your travel agent or booking agent.
Exchanging a voucher
You can exchange your voucher for a ‘Live’ ticket at any of the following locations:
- On board Sydney Explorer and Bondi Explorer buses
- TransitShops
- Sydney Ferries Ticket offices at Circular Quay & Manly Wharf
- AirportLink train station ticket offices and the International & Domestic terminals