Waiheke Island Explorer Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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.

• Flexibility for budget-minded travelers
• Host on board offers tips for wineries and beach walks
• Frequent departures from the Matiatia ferry terminal

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate