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

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4.5/5(394)

Mary H

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
John and Tilly were the absolute best! Great suggestions and entertaining commentary. Batch and Soho were great stops, good wine and staff and the food at Batch was fantastic.
    • 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.

    • 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 (as per option selected)

    • Access to the Western Explorer Route

    • Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland To Waiheke Island (as per option selected)

    • Mobile app with live bus tracking

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 20 minutes
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    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. Allpress Olive Groves

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    15. Ostend Village

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    1 attraction

    SeaLink - Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal

    5 minutes walk

    16. Goldie and Kennedy Point Vineyards

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    1 attraction

    Waiheke Honey Company

    7 minutes walk

    17. Oneroa Village

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    Te Ara Hura Trail

    6 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Mary H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    John and Tilly were the absolute best! Great suggestions and entertaining commentary. Batch and Soho were great stops, good wine and staff and the food at Batch was fantastic.

    Christopher W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Incredible Island and excellent guides! Both drivers on the day went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and make it a memorable day!

    Gail G

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Efficient, friendly service in great comfort!

    Nadia H

    Group
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    This was the perfect last minute tour. Great value for money and super flexible. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the different guides on the buses, they had a great sense of humour and some good recommendations. We only stopped at three wineries as we took our time and enjoyed each place.

    Dawn M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    This was so worth the money, we had a fantastic day. The sights were amazing and the drivers and hosts were entertaining and knowledgeable. I will be recommending thus to others and will do it again next time I have the opportunity.

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