Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This popular tour stops at 15 destinations so you can explore the island at your own pace, and includes return ferry tickets to and from the island. Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Mātiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus. The bus stops at a selection of top vineyards, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches and nature walks. Download the MyTours app and get more information about the destinations and activities to explore. We recommend allowing at least half a day for the tour including the return ferry trip.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

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.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Tour escort/host

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Waiheke Island Explorer +ferry

Waiheke Island Explorer +ferry: Waiheke Island Explorer Hop-on Hop-off tour including return ferry.
Duration: 8 hours
Main route (15 stops): Starting from 9am with the last ferry departing at 7pm

Reviews

3.92

273 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

144

Waiheke Island - tour
Karen M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Recommend this tour - great experience to see the island at your own pace with the hop on / hop off buses - we had plenty of time to see what we wanted and didn’t have to wait long for the buses to get around- drivers were great - informative and friendly- we had lovely weather so saw the island in its splender.
Get your guide > Viator
Carly J,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
1.00
If i could give less than 1 star I would. Don’t get me wrong the experience was great. But my -1 star goes to Viator for not clearly stating in the anywhere in description that a RETURN FERRY TICKET WAS INCLUDED in this price. So my partner and I bought seperate ferry tickets, thinking this wasn’t included and are now out of pocket more than $100 because of Viator’s UNCLEAR description. SO EVERYONE PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS INCLUDES FERRY RETURN TICKETS SO I JUST SAVED YOU $100 you’re welcome. Rather book on Get Your Guide.
Great way to see the island!
Dawn D,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great trip. We bought the tickets that also included the ferry to and from Auckland (although the trip description was rather unclear that the ferry was included!). Crossed to the island, found the bus easily and went around the island. Commentary from the drivers was good. Certainly if you don’t have a car, the bus is a great option to seeing lots of the island. We stopped of at Tantalus vineyard for a fabulous lunch. Sadly we were pushed for time, but would have stayed on the island much longer if we didn’t have to catch a flight that evening! Buses were quite frequent and the on line tracking app made them easy to work out when the next one was arriving.
Don't buy these tickets...
Kylie S,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Don't buy these tickets ahead of time without checking the weather. You can't change tickets to another day without 72 hr notice. It poured so we didn't go and just ate the fee. Viator does work hard to accommodate customers overall, however.
Easy Waiheke Island
Anna M,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The day we took this excursion, they were down 2 buses, so the waits were long. The buses were hot. But our drivers were kind and patient with people, having to tell them that they had to wait for the next bus b/c they don’t allow standing. The ferry was quite crowded when we arrived, so we opted to go straight to the end to Batch Winery, which was like heaven on earth. Deciding not to hit every vineyard was the best strategy. I would recommend this trip to any first time visitor to Waiheke.