Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus
Overview
Available languages
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
310 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great activity for family
Narayanan R,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great activity. We really enjoyed the experience. Definitely would recommend. The boat ride and bus ride were great. Highly recommended
Amazing.
Moemoea LUCAS,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful activity to do with family. The spots are amazing. Lunch at Charly Farlzy’s was just divine. The service at the top. A place by the sea. Large beach. Just perfect! To be done again. * Have a minimum knowledge of English and the theme of vines.
Refund denied because of their errors. Why?
Petrina O,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Booked and paid for our tickets online, 23rd Dec 2025. Excited, Tuesday 30th Dec, we headed to Auckland wharf. Stood in a long line at 8:40am, got to the front, scanned our tickets, “invalid”.. We couldn’t hop on the boat. What the… They held the boat for us while I ran to the ticket booth to purchase two more tickets at the wharf. I wasn’t going to let my 10 year old son down. We were the last people to board.
Over crowded buses
11761,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The buses were often overcrowded and travelers had to wait for the next bus. The last bus left too early from stop 15 so we had to take the local bus.
Terrible capacity planning using smallest shuttle bus but advertise as a premium double decker hop-on-hop-off bus
Lillian L,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Terrible capacity planning. How can the company advertise with a double decker premium tourist bus when they sent the smallest shuttle bus during the peak holiday season service?! I couldn’t get onto the bus twice in one day. NO empathy from the staff too, just tells you to either wait for another bus which is 20 mins again, or call a private taxi. Total waste of money to charge as a premium tourist bus but run as a public bus service leaving people behind once the small bus is full!
Convenient way to see Waiheke
Abhishek B,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a convenient way to see different places of the island. On our trip, they had 2 double decker buses, which was exciting because from the upper deck the view was much better. We heard complaints about long lines waiting for the bus, but we never faced any problems like that. The crew were very friendly and cheerful, shared a lot of great information about the island and places we can check. For instance, we were not planning for SOHO winery, but based on one of the crew’s suggestions, we visited there and found it was very peaceful. The return ferry ticket was also included in the package. Overall, a nice cozy day trip from Auckland.
The ferry ride was great,...
Ivy R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The ferry ride was great, it also included the bus that takes you to all the different spots. It was a little disappointing that we weren’t informed what time the wineries and all press closed otherwise we would’ve allowed enough time.
Great entertainment for free
OnAir00911580047,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus tour guide frim D.A.Baker and Johanes was great. Incredible facts about the island and life in general...particularly liked the discussion about everyday struggles for islanders. 10/10 really made our trip.
Great fun on the bus with funny Tilly
triciaknofflock,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good experience with our bus commentator Tilly. So funny and jolly she had everyone on the bus laughing and having a great time. Very knowledgeable and great information regarding the island. I would recommend this to any tourist.
Hop on hop off
William C,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful destination. Well organised. Freedom to choose own itinerary on island. Lovely utilise to island on comfortable and well organised ferry.
From NZ$94.00
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