Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
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
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
295 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience!
Dana C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They offered great service, multiple opportunities to check out the different wineries and sites with regular drop offs and pick ups. The tour guides Tilie, DeBaker and Ruby were hilarious and courtesy. Well worth the price for a low stress adventure.
Hop on Off Eastern Explorer - best day out!
IngridK 12,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A range of different choices of places/venues to visit, with informative driver/hosts highlighting everything to do with these areas of Waiheke Island. Highly recommend our driver Ash and he even gave us several chances to take photos - the scenery is amazing on this area of Waiheke. We planned out the venues we wanted to visit as the bus comes past approximately every hour, the only thing to keep in mind on this particular tour.
Day on a island
John M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Spent great day hop on hop off bus drivers excellent knowledge and communication have great insight into island. Lovey beach walk and local wineries brilliant
Great service
Clive E,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent bus service around the island with really good commentary by the drivers with their recommendations of the best vineyards. We stopped at the Batch Vineyard for wine tasting which was very good
Great service and fun way to get around the island
MelissaH19,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service and rally good commentary along the way. This was a great way to get around the island at our own pace. Highly recommend
Excellent driver, Victor, went above and beyond for customer service, such a kind and customer orientated chap.
Sarah C,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service provided gets you to some beautiful locations and the driver was full of useful information. The views from the bus are great. We stopped at two winery’s
Amazing experience
194862,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the fullers eastern explorer bus today and what an amazing experience we had especially Driver Tony who went out of his way to help us when we were at the wrong bus stop at the beginning of the day to ensuring we got back to our destination at the end of the day I would definitely recommend this amazing adventure to some amazing wineries on the way especially the drivers of these buses
Waiheke Adventure
Freedom642840,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed my day The views were Beautiful from beach views to greenery and the wineries were amazing The team on the hop on and hop off bus were great The commentary was informative interesting and done with humour Congratulations and thanks to Minnie Capt Morgan and Josh
Very convenient tour
Pathfinder306836,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Handy bus tour led by Victor who was a delight: kind, funny and even personalized the playlist for us ( because we were alone on the bus) Great local knowledge and very engaging! It was a fun trip with him. Thanks Victor!
Good option in waihike
ichikam2025,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Hop-On Hop-Off bus on Waiheke Island. The bus stops at many places like beaches, vineyards, and restaurants. The bus is comfortable and has two floors. You can get off at any stop and wait for the next bus to continue your trip. It's a good way to see the island at your own pace.
From NZ$94.00
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