Changes Affecting Travel
Operational change
Our Darwin bus tours are operating on Monday to Saturday until Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, as well as on days when large cruise ships arrive in Darwin. We are closed on Sundays.
From Thursday, October 1st, 2026, to Wednesday, March 31st, 2027, tours will operate exclusively on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with additional services on Thursday, November 12th; Sunday, November 22nd; and Sunday, November 29th, 2026.
For our tour map and schedules, please view our current brochure.
Closure Dates
On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions via this page online.
Need-to-Know Info: Tour times are subject to change due to public holidays, weather conditions and cruise ship arrivals. Big Bus Tours Darwin is closed on Christmas Day.
Routes & Timetables
Use the information below to plan your journey and check start and finish times.
Red Route:
First Bus: 9:00am
Last Bus: 3:00pm
Bus Frequency: Morning: every 60 minutes | Afternoon: every 90 minutes
Full Circuit Time: Morning: 70 minutes | Afternoon: 90 minutes
Need Help?
If you have questions about today's service, routes, or your booking:
- Use live chat for quick assistance (red button at bottom right of the screen, available 24/7)
- Contact us via email for non-urgent queries.
- Call us on (+61) 0416 140 903.