Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Unlike a fixed guided tour, the Western Explorer puts you in the driver's seat. Hop off at any of 16 stops across Waiheke's best wineries, beaches, restaurants, art galleries and nature walks, including Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Stonyridge and Batch vineyards, Allpress Olive Oils, The Heke, Oneroa Village and Onetangi Beach, and linger as long as you like before hopping back on.

Prefer to just take in the views? Stay onboard for the full scenic 80-minute loop. With live bus tracking through the Fullers360 app, you'll always know exactly when the next bus is arriving, so there's no standing around guessing. It's the most flexible way to see Waiheke Island in a single day trip from Auckland.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Fullers360

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour escort/host
Included: Driver/guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Main Route

Buses depart every 60 minutes. The first departure from Matiatia is at 10am, connecting with the 9am ferry from Auckland. The last loop departs in time to connect with the 7:00pm return ferry to Auckland

Stop 1

Mudbrick Vineyard
Stop 2

Cable Bay Vineyard
Stop 3

Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Stop 4

The Oyster Inn
Stop 5

Goldie Estate
Stop 6

44 Donald Bruce Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island 1081
Stop 7

Ecozip Adventures
Stop 8

Wild Estate
Stop 9

Stonyridge Vineyard
Stop 10

Te Motu Vineyard
Stop 11

Soho Family Vineyard
Stop 12

Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
Stop 13

Tantalus Estate and Alibi Brewery
Stop 14

Museum of Waiheke
Stop 15

Postage Stamp Wines
Stop 16

The Heke
Stop 17

Onetangi Beach
Stop 18

Charlie Farley's
Stop 19

Three Seven Two
Stop 20

Batch Winery
Stop 21

Allpress Olive Groves / Bistro Allpress
Stop 22

Matiatia Ferry Terminal

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Important: The first bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal (Waiheke Island) at 10:00am, not 12:00am. Due to a display issue, some tickets may show 12:00am, please disregard this and refer to 10:00am as the correct start time. Board the 9:00am Waiheke Walk-up ferry from Auckland to connect with this departure.

Please check the bus timetable on Fullers360's website on the day of your travel to ensure you have the correct schedule information.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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.