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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Offered by Fullers360

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6 hours (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Waiheke Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus with return ferry. 15 stops for vineyards, beaches & villages. Buses every 60 mins, first 10am, final loop for 7pm ferry.

Tour Overview

Explore Waiheke at your own pace with the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus, including return ferry tickets from downtown Auckland. On arrival at Mātiatia Wharf, board the bus and loop between 15 key stops - vineyards, beaches, galleries, and villages, with live onboard commentary. Buses run every 60 minutes, with the first departure at 10:00am (off the 9:00am ferry) and the final loop timed for the 7:00pm return ferry. Download the MyTours app for stop info and ideas along the way.

Stops include Oneroa Village, Mudbrick and Cable Bay vineyards, Goldie and Kennedy Point, Stonyridge/Te Motu/Wild Estate, Onetangi Beach, Batch Winery/Waiheke Wings, Waiheke Museum, and more. A tour escort/host and driver-guide are included, along with all fees and taxes. Food and drinks, and hotel pickup/drop-off are not included. Choose either the “Tour + Ferry” option (ferry from the Ferry Building, 99 Quay St) or “Tour Only” (join at Mātiatia Wharf).

What's Included

  • Tour escort/host
  • Driver/guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Live commentary on board

Not Included:

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Main Route

Buses depart every 60 minutes. The first departure from Matiatia is at 10am, connecting with the 9am ferry from Auckland. The last loop departs in time to connect with the 7:00pm return ferry to Auckland

  • Mudbrick Vineyard
  • Cable Bay Vineyard
  • Waiheke Community Art Gallery
  • The Oyster Inn
  • Goldie Estate
  • 44 Donald Bruce Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island 1081
  • Ecozip Adventures
  • Wild Estate
  • Stonyridge Vineyard
  • Te Motu Vineyard
  • Soho Family Vineyard
  • Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
  • Tantalus Estate and Alibi Brewery
  • Museum of Waiheke
  • Postage Stamp Wines
  • The Heke
  • Onetangi Beach
  • Charlie Farley's
  • Three Seven Two
  • Batch Winery
  • Allpress Olive Groves / Bistro Allpress
  • Matiatia Ferry Terminal

Meeting and Pickup

Important Information

Important: The first bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal (Waiheke Island) at 10:00am, not 12:00am. Due to a display issue, some tickets may show 12:00am, please disregard this and refer to 10:00am as the correct start time. Board the 9:00am Waiheke Walk-up ferry from Auckland to connect with this departure. Please check the bus timetable on Fullers360's website on the day of your travel to ensure you have the correct schedule information.

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.