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‘s Included
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
All Fees and Taxes
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
34 Mako Street
Waiheke Community Art Gallery
14 Makora Avenue
Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
39-43 Causeway Road
Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
22 Calais Terrace
Ostend Shopping - 22 Belgium Street
165 Onetangi Road
Stonyridge/Te Motu/Wild Estate
60 Onetangi Road
Waiheke Museum
11 Waiheke Road
Onetangi Beach - 3rd Avenue, Charlie's, Three Seven Two
Unnamed Road
Waiheke Museum
Stonyridge Vineyard - Main Road Stop
171 Carsons Road
Batch winery/Waiheke Wings
Lush Beauty
Ostend Shopping - by RSA
Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
7 Matai Road
Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
126 Church Bay Road
Mudbrick Vineyard
61 Church Bay Road
Cable Bay Vineyard
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
278 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Things to know on hop on hop off bus
PenelopeJane F,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00You have, when you hop off, an hour to wait for another bus. Sadly if you hop.off at a winery which was closed it is an hour of boredom as you are miles from anywhere and no coffee shop nearby. Make sure place is open before you get off
Waiheke Island - tour
Karen M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Recommend 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
1.00If 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
5.00Great 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
1.00Don'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.
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