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Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Auckland, Waiheke Island
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  • 6 hours
  • Waiheke Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the beauty of Waiheke at your own pace. The hop-on hop-off double decker bus departs Matiatia every 60 minutes and offers informative commentary about the island's history and culture. Assistance from an on-board host will give you advice on where to stop and how to plan your day. With 16 stops, it's the perfect way to explore and get around to see all that Waiheke has to offer, from vineyards, galleries, cafes and restaurants to stunning sandy beaches and bush walks.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Main Route

Route Duration: 6 hours

Stops on the Main Route:
  • 34 Mako Street - Waiheke Community Art Gallery
  • 14 Makora Avenue - Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
  • 39-43 Causeway Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
  • 22 Calais Terrace - Ostend Shopping - 22 Belgium Street
  • 165 Onetangi Road - Stonyridge/Te Motu/Wild Estate
  • 60 Onetangi Road - Tantalus Vineyard/Waiheke Museum
  • 11 Waiheke Road - Onetangi Beach - 3rd Avenue, Charlie's, Three Seven Two
  • Unnamed Road - Tantalus Vineyard/Waiheke Museum
  • 88 Onetangi Road - Stonyridge Vineyard - Main Road Stop
  • 171 Carsons Road - Batch winery/Waiheke Wings
  • 98-100 Musson Drive - Rangihoua Estate
  • Lush Beauty - Ostend Shopping - by RSA
  • 8A Donald Bruce Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop
  • 7 Matai Road - Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
  • 126 Church Bay Road - Mudbrick Vineyard
  • 61 Church Bay Road - Cable Bay Vineyard
Attractions on the Main Route:

Mudbrick Vineyard / Oneroa Beach / Stonyridge Vineyard / Batch Winery / Tantalus Estate Vineyard & Winery / Rangihoua Estate / Wild on Waiheke / Waiheke Wine Centre / Waiheke Museum and Historic Village

Operates: Departs every 60mins. First departure from Matiatia off the 9am ferry. Last loop in time for the 7.00pm return ferry.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tour escort/host
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.


Departure Time

12:00 AM


Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

196jaynej

28 Mar, 2024

To be fair to was a drizzly rainy day, so we didn't get off at any of the stops and don't think we would have apart from one stop. It gives one an overview of Auckland and surrounds. Particularly like the drive around the harbour area.

AndyAquila

28 Mar, 2024

We were strongly advised to visit the island by people we'd met earlier in our tour because of the wineries, beaches, shopping and views of Auckland, particularly at sunset. We had great difficulty working out whether we needed to book the ferry in advance or not, and if it could be booked with or without the hop-on hop-off bus ticket. In the end, we booked both together and regretted doing so. The bus tour might be good if you are really serious about visiting lots of the wineries and breweries on the island and sampling their goods. For us, we wanted to see the island, learn a bit more about it and enjoy a day out. This tour is a very expensive way to do that with very limited commentary about the island, its history, culture, highlights or other aspects apart from when each winery opens and closes. This is not what we expected from this type of bus, which we have taken in numerous other places around the world. Initially, there was no obvious signage at the port telling us where to catch the bus, just a queue of people on the opposite side of the road. We were then taken on a tour of the island which was interesting but very much centred on the wine industry. If you want to go to the two main townships, avoid this bus and use local transport instead. If you want to taste lots of wine in several different places, then perhaps this trip is worth the money.

aleksandrapluc

24 Mar, 2024

Great way to see the island, with very convenient stops and lovely bus drivers who shared a lot of interesting facts with us. I would highly recommend it

Julie_D

23 Mar, 2024

Richard tour guide was excellent! He took the time to tell us some history in what we were seeing. He also was great at interjecting humor.

eelSeattle

23 Mar, 2024

Visiting some wineries, touring Waiheke Island at our leisure and always retaining flexibility as we travel destinations worldwide was our plan when purchasing the Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus By Fullers 360 Discovery Cruises. We had a wonderful experience because, in part, we simply decide that we will. Given the many options for stops on Waiheke Island, we had already decided that we would not go with the "crowd flow" and would instead go backwards. We did not play like tourists upon getting off the ferry and went directly (and quickly) to a waiting bus. The many who tarried just had to wait for the next available bus. We got off our bus at Stop #2 but not for the purpose of seeing/visiting anything. We walked across the road to Stop #14 and caught a bus going the opposite way (back toward the ferry) but our destination was actually Mudbrick Vineyard at Stop #15. After a wonderful lunch and wine tasting, we caught a bus to see more of the island and to stop at several other wineries, as the majority of the crowds were going the opposite direction. Stops at Goldie Vineyard, Stonyridge Vineyard, Onetangi Beach and Batch Winery rounded out a fantastic, stress-free day...and the Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus was with us throughout. Frankly, the total cost for ferry and designated-driver bus transportation was a bargain! The alternative for a limited few would be hiring a private car, driver and tour guide.

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Disappointing Transport Experience: Overcrowded Buses and Ferries, Long Waits, and Lack of Organization

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Waheki ❤️

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Fun and professional

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Enjoyable and laid-back tour

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Great day in Waiheke

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Pick and choose

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This is a wine tasting adventure

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Superb Tour

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Waiheke wandering

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Amazing

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Happy energetic staff, great customer service.

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Great way to explore Waiheke

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Great fun!

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Must see Waiheke Island

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Wine tasting tour

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Waiheki Island hop-on hop-off adventure

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What a lovely place to visit

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