Waiheke Island Explorer Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Highlights

  • Flexibility for budget-minded travelers

  • Host on board offers tips for wineries and beach walks

  • Frequent departures from the Matiatia ferry terminal

Summary

Make your way to the Matiatia ferry terminal, where this island explorer departs every 30 minutes from 9am until 7:15pm. Take a spin around the island as the driver shares a running commentary on Waiheke history and culture, or hop off at stops along the way. The 8 stops on the island explorer route are carefully selected, so you can see the best of the island in a single day. Tour some of the 30 vineyards on Waiheke Island to taste locally-made wines, then visit one of the island restaurants for a gourmet lunch or dinner. There are picture-perfect beaches along the way, and trails that lead to sweeping views of the Coromandel Peninsula. Ask for tips on where to stop for the best shopping and galleries, then loop back to Matiatia, where you can finish the tour—or hop back on the bus for another trip around scenic Waiheke Island.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
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Why take this tour?

The hop-on hop-off tour aboard the Waiheke Island Explorer lets you explore the beauty of Waiheke at your own pace, with departures every half-hour (summer) or hour (winter). Step into the double-decker bus from Matiatia when your ferry arrives from Auckland, and explore any of 16 stops on the route. A host on board offers recommendations, from vineyards, eateries, and galleries to beaches and bush walks.

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What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Tour escort/host

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Our increased cleaning regimes and regular disinfecting of vessels, including fogging, are continuing.

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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Fullers 360 Discovery Cruises

About operator:

Fullers360 Experiences & Cruises unifies the Hauraki Gulf, connecting friends and whanau and unlocking treasured destinations. Beyond its essential role as a public transport provider to thousands of daily commuters, Fullers360 offers a range of tourism experiences including eco-adventures on the volcanic Rangitoto Island or wildlife sanctuaries of Tiritiri Matangi Island and Rotoroa Island. Ferries sail to Devonport’s historic seaside village and connect with winery tours and the extensive bus network on Waiheke Island. Fullers360 is owned by Fullers Group Ltd., the leading ferry provider in Auckland for over 35 years.

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