Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus
Overview
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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 To Expect
Duration:6 hours
Operating Schedule:Departs every 60mins. First departure from Matiatia at 10am off the 9am ferry. Last loop in time for the 7.00pm return ferry.
Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
Ostend Shopping - 22 Belgium Street
Stonyridge/Te Motu/Wild Estate
Waiheke Museum
Onetangi Beach - 3rd Avenue, Charlie's, Three Seven Two
Waiheke Museum
Stonyridge Vineyard - Main Road Stop
Batch winery/Waiheke Wings
Ostend Shopping - by RSA
Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
Mudbrick Vineyard
Cable Bay Vineyard
What‘s Included
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
All Fees and Taxes
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
338 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice that the ferry was...
Jeff Z,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice that the ferry was included. The bus driver gave some nice commentary while on the bus. Can be difficult to plan though because the bus comes quite infrequently (hourly departures in a one way loop) in the off peak season. Not much in the way of taxi's on the island though so still a decent option for travelling on a budget. Price is pretty fair considering it includes the ferry ticket.
Perfect tour with lots of stops
itchyfeet2014,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We hopped on the ferry from Auckland harbour and jumped on the bus waiting at the ferry terminal. This was a thoroughly enjoyable day out as we got a great tour of the island - much bigger than I thought - and it was just perfect. The tour staff were great.. ..really informative and full of local knowledge and good humour. Needless to say it was an easy experience as we found the buses really regular, easy to flag down and then straight back to the ferry terminal.
Not a great experience,...
Ramneet D,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Not a great experience, the bus doesn’t stop for more than 2 mins at any stop and the frequency of next bus is one hour, so you have to wait a lot if you missed one. Maybe good for solo travellers or travellers with friends. But family travellers may choose a different alternative.
Ripped off
Scenic45808659489,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Was charged USD when I am in New Zealand. It was an error when booking so that was a rip off. Not happy
Fun time
H9152MEdawnh,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. Tour guides were great. Had lots of energy and jokes. Loved the itinerary. Perfect!
Waiheke
908sherriek,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a nice time. However I felt like towards the end of the day they were not as truthful as to times places closed. We could have made another stop and places were still open. But we didn’t because they said they would be closed.
Super Western Island tour
Robert G,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An easy day! Travel by ferry, tour around the island by bus, stop at a beach for a picnic and enjoy! If you like to shop, there's plenty of that as well at the first beach. Liam was our driver and very entertaining. Tips: Stop at the Fullers360 ticket office to pick up your ferry ticket, which is included in this tour. And queue up early at the ferry terminal going to the island (40 minutes before) or you'll have to wait another hour for the next one. Super day!!!
Bus worked well
Andybrenda,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The hop on hop off bus was a great way to see the island. We enjoyed the commentary from Tilly. FYI- the digital tickets from Viator can now be scanned at the ferry to and from the island so you do not need a physical ticket anymore.
Fenice Italian Restaurant is a little gem and a must visit
kathryndJ897IX,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Overpriced and disappointing, unless you love wineries. This is the only activity of many we did over both the North and South Islands in New Zealand that we didn't enjoy. Our saving grace was stumbling on the delightful little Italian Restaurant, Fenice, in Waiheke. The food was exceptional and the staff were lovely, and there vegetarian pizza was the best I have ever tasted.
Nothing exceptional
BBBeroka,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Buses were clean, but the driver didn't say a lot so didn't get much tourist commentary. They were also too quiet and couldn't hear them. To be honest I wish I had known about the public bus as I would've used it instead, as they would've been cheaper and they ran past us more often than the hop on hop off bus. I didn't find any advantage to using this bus over the public buses.
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