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Western Explorer: Waiheke Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Ferry Transfers

Name: Western Explorer: Waiheke Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Ferry Transfers
Start: 2025-10-17T09:00:00
End: 2025-10-17T16:00:00
Location: Waiheke Island

Matiatia Bay view from ferry, Waiheke Island, with boats and lush hills.

Ferry traveling to Waiheke Island across turquoise waters with passengers on deck.

Family walking along Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Island, with lush hills in the background.

Church Bay view of Hauraki Gulf and Auckland skyline, Waiheke Island.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Transfers included

Experience Waiheke’s best: Mudbrick Vineyard and more with round-trip ferry and unlimited HOHO access.

4.5/5

(324)

Jaime

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a very useful resource and good experience. The drivers are fantastic, great spirit, sense of humor and will to help. That in itself already does it all. The routes are useful mostly for those interested in wineries of course, yet good for all. Comfortable buses too. My only suggestion would be to coordinate the timetables better with the ferries, as most of the users will come to the island via ferry.

Juden

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a really nice experience to begin with. The bus tour driver bought heaps of trivias and jokes. It makes the trips so very welcoming. No dull moments, just pure happiness and enjoyment. Hope heaps of tourists will experience that kind of service. Highly recommend! The photo uploaded was taken at Station 13.

Julie

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The convenience of being able to choose what we wanted to do during our day on Waiheke Island. It was very ease to get on and off at each stop. Also knowing that there would be a bus passed every 20 minutes made our day easy. All the drivers and guides were extremely friendly and informative. You could tell that they enjoyed their job.

Begin your tour on a hop-on hop-off bus with a mobile app for live tracking. This will help you plan stops at beaches and wineries.

Grab a one-day pass for a swift escape to Waiheke’s wineries, beaches, and markets or choose a two-day pass for relaxed tastings and scenic coastal views.

Travel along the Western Explorer Route with stops at local harbors, coastal villages, and key island attractions for informed visits.

Ideal for families and solo travelers who want a self-guided tour with clear route maps and real-time updates to plan their day.

Upgrade to include round-trip ferry transfers from Auckland to Waiheke, ensuring clear departure and arrival times.

1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour (based on option selected)

Access to the Western Explorer Route

Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland (based on option selected)

Mobile app with live bus tracking

Entry fee to various attractions

Winery tastings or tours

TOTAL DURATION80 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREMatiatia Ferry Terminal at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREMatiatia Ferry Terminal at 5:30 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Matiatia Ferry Terminal
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2. Mudbrick Vineyard
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1 attraction
Te Rere
3 hours 58 minutes walk
3. Cable Bay Vineyard and Allpress Olive Groves
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1 attraction
Piritahi Marae
5 minutes walk
4. Waiheke Community Art Gallery
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1 attraction
Korora Beach Reserve
2 minutes walk
5. Oneroa Village
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1 attraction
Fishermans Rock
6 minutes walk
6. Goldie and Kennedy Point Vineyards
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1 attraction
Mermaid Marine
6 minutes walk
7. Ostend Village
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1 attraction
Te Toki Reserve
3 minutes walk
8. Wild Estate, Stonyridge, Te Motu and Soho Family Vineyards
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1 attraction
Waiheke Golf Club
3 minutes walk
9. Postage Stamp Wines and The Heke Kitchen, Brewery and Distillery
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1 attraction
EcoZip Adventures
5 minutes walk
10. Onetangi Beach - Charlie's, Three Seven Two
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1 attraction
Veliky Hazchem Beach
5 minutes walk
11. Waiheke Museum
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1 attraction
Rangihoua Creek
2 minutes walk
12. Opposite Wild Estate, Stonyridge, SohoTe, and Motu Family Vineyards
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1 attraction
Anzac Bay
3 minutes walk
13. Batch Winery and Waiheke Wings
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1 attraction
Cascades Waterfall
4 minutes walk
14. Ostend Village
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1 attraction
SeaLink - Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal
5 minutes walk
15. Goldie and Kennedy Point Vineyards
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1 attraction
Waiheke Honey Company
7 minutes walk
16. Oneroa Village
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1 attraction
Te Ara Hura Trail
6 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Juri
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
it's really good for us the drivers explained each winnery and Island history. But the bus time talble is every a hour route .when we miss the bus we have to wait a hour, it's waste of time for the travler.
Rowena
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Ash (the main tour guide we encountered) was very informative and entertaining. Was great to be able to go as fast or slow as we wanted. Mudbrick winery was a highlight - must stop destination!
Juden
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a really nice experience to begin with. The bus tour driver bought heaps of trivias and jokes. It makes the trips so very welcoming. No dull moments, just pure happiness and enjoyment. Hope heaps of tourists will experience that kind of service. Highly recommend! The photo uploaded was taken at Station 13.
Myung
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The driver, Victor, was awesome with kindness and comfort driving. Especially, the information about the island was great. Thanks
Jaime
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a very useful resource and good experience. The drivers are fantastic, great spirit, sense of humor and will to help. That in itself already does it all. The routes are useful mostly for those interested in wineries of course, yet good for all. Comfortable buses too. My only suggestion would be to coordinate the timetables better with the ferries, as most of the users will come to the island via ferry.

What to Bring

Bring your swimsuit, towel, and walking shoes during the summer.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, some walking trails may be difficult to access with a stroller.

Additional Information

This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, some walking trails may be difficult to access with a stroller.

Dogs inside pet carriers are welcome.

Most ferries have fully licensed cafés, Wi-Fi, power points, luggage and bike racks. All ferries are equipped with toilets.

Remember to thoroughly check your gear for pests before boarding, clean your footwear to remove soil and seeds, and ensure any food is in a sealed container.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding

Boarding point (ferry)

Board your ferry at Downtown Terminal

Address: Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

You can board either Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up ferry from piers 11 and 12 or the Fullers360 Waiheke Reserve ferry from piers 13 and 14 to Waiheke Island.

Get directions to the boarding point

Hop on hop off tour

You can join the bus directly in front of the Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal.