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
289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Waiheke Fun in the Sun
Tony H,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Take bathers and enjoy the ocean. Great tour and the food options are great as well. Only bummer was all the buses had the wrong times after daylight saving.
Hop on hop off with happy bus drivers
Kathryn B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to explore Waiheke Island with many stops along the way. The bus drivers were engaging and informative.
Great experience
Monica L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Waiheke Island was beautiful. Ash & Simon were both great, funny & knew a lot about the Island and shared many stories
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.
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