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
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
What‘s Included
Tour escort/host
Driver/guide
All Fees and Taxes
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great service and knowledgeable driver
316calebt,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience with Sue as our driver. She knows the ins and out of the island and shares a lot of knowledge about everything, you need to know about Waiheke and New Zealand as a whole. Great job Sue, thanks for everything.
Best bus driver for an island tour!
AchimSteudel,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure to use the hop on hop off bus on waiheke island for our hiking and our wine tasting tour today. Somehow we ended up in using the bus of Sue for most of our rides - what was great luck! She recognizes everyone entering the bus again, asking for the experiences made and gives you the feeling of not just being any customer but a valued guest. She is caring, shares the experiences made by other visitors and answers all your questions. During the ride she provides information regarding the stops in special, the island in general and everything in between. In case you speak German: Sue also does. ;-) Sue, Danke für den tollen Tag - wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt bei dir!
Great experience on Waiheke
V6972XDandreas,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day on Waiheke was a wonderful experience, not only because of the great wine, but also because we were so kindly accompanied throughout our day by the bus drivers Sue and her colleague! We could ask anything, and we were always helped with enthusiasm! Thank you very much!
Birding Food and Wine
Jill c,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience. Bus drivers were amazing, funny and informative. Fish and chips at Charlie Farleys is a treat.
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.
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!!!
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