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Hop-on Hop-off Explorer Bus Tour & Return Ferry to Waiheke Island - Fullers360

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Fall in love with Waiheke Island as you explore the island's many beautiful locations at your leisure!

Fall in love with Waiheke Island as you explore the island's many beautiful locations at your leisure!

Highlights

  • Return ferry ticket plus Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Pass, so you can explore Waiheke Island at your own leisure
  • See all that Waiheke has to offer with 16 stops
  • Stops include wineries, art gallery, shopping, beaches and walks
  • Buses run every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on day and time of year
  • Enjoy the scenic 1.5-hour bus route with informative commentary

Discover the beauty of Waiheke Island with a return ferry and day pass onboard the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus.

With 16 stops at locations of interest, there is plenty to see and do including wineries, nature walks, cafes, art galleries, beaches and shops.

Your driver will provide interesting commentary and local tips - feel free to stay on board for the scenic 1.5-hour loop before deciding where to hop off first.

Getting to Waiheke from Downtown Auckland is easy with the Fullers360 Ferry, which takes approximately 40-mins each way. Our bus will meet up with the Ferry making getting here and back a breeze!

Hop-On Hop-Off Locations

  • Waiheke Community Art Gallery
  • Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street
  • Goldie and Kennedy Point Vineyards
  • Ostend shopping - 22 Belgium Street
  • Stonyridge/Te Motu/Wild Estate
  • Tantalus Vineyard/Waiheke Museum
  • Onetangi Beach - 3rd Avenue, Charlie's, Three Seven Two
  • The Heke
  • Tantalus Vineyard/Waiheke Museum
  • Stonyridge Vineyard
  • Batch Winery/Waiheke Wings
  • Rangihoua Estate
  • Ostend shopping - by RSA
  • Goldie and Kennedy Point Vineyards
  • Mudbrick Vineyard
  • Cable Bay Vineyard
Adult Bus + Ferry $94.00
Child Bus + Ferry $48.00 (Aged 5-15 years. )
Infant Bus + Ferry $0.00 (Aged under 5. )
Family Bus + Ferry $284.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children - Full Value Price $228 if purchased individually - Discounts shown from this rate)

What's included

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Pass and return ferry ticket from Downtown Auckland

Location

  • Departing Auckland: Piers 11 & 12, Downtown Ferry Terminal, Quay Street Auckland CBD.
  • Departing Waiheke: Matiatia Ferry Terminal or hop on at any of the stops.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Monday - Friday Ferry Timetable:

    Ferry departs Auckland - 9:00am*, 10:00am, 11:00am*, 12:00pm, 1:00pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm*, 3:30pm, 4:00pm.

    Ferry departs Waiheke - 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm*, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm.

    The Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on day and time of year. Should there be any changes to the timetable, customers will be notified by their tour bus driver on their day of travel.


    30 Minute Bus Timetable:

    Bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm.

    Bus returns to Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:20pm, 12:50pm, 1:20pm, 1:50pm, 2:20pm, 2:50pm, 3:20pm, 3:50pm, 4:20pm, 4:50pm, 5:20pm, 5:50pm, 6:20pm, 6:50pm.


    60 Minute Bus Timetable:

    Bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm.

    Bus returns to Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm.


    Saturday and Sunday Ferry Timetable:

    Ferry departs Auckland - 9:00am*, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am*, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm*, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm*, 3:30pm, 4:00pm.

    Ferry departs Waiheke - 12:00pm**, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm**, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm*, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm*, 6:30pm, 7:00pm.

    The Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Busses depart Matiatia Ferry Terminal every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on day and time of year. Should there be any changes to the timetable, customers will be notified by their tour bus driver on their day of travel.


    30 minute Bus Timetable:

    Bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm.

    Bus returns to Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:20pm, 12:50pm, 1:20pm, 1:50pm, 2:20pm, 2:50pm, 3:20pm, 3:50pm, 4:20pm, 4:50pm, 5:20pm, 5:50pm, 6:20pm, 6:50pm.


    60 Minute Bus Timetable:

    Bus departs Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm.

    Bus returns to Matiatia Ferry Terminal - 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm.


    * Sailing via Devonport. Approximately 10 minutes longer than other sailings.

    **Sailing via Rangitoto and Devonport. Approximately 25 minutes longer than other sailings.

  • Family Pass:

    2 adults + 2 children aged 5-15 years. Full value price showing if tickets are booked separately - discounts are shown from this rate.

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Great whanau day
Great whanau day
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Great whanau day
Great whanau day
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Great experience
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Great experience
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Great experience
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Day on beautiful Waiheke Island
Day on beautiful Waiheke Island
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Hop On & Off as your Travel beautiful Waiheke
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Hop On & Off as your Travel beautiful Waiheke
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Hop On & Off as your Travel beautiful Waiheke
Hop On & Off as your Travel beautiful Waiheke
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JK Lee from New Zealand wrote on 24 December 2024

Hop on hop off

Great experience and comfortable with hop on hop off.

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chavda from New Zealand wrote on 21 October 2023

Recommend

Got what I paid for. Ferry on time like clockwork. Hop on hop off bus provided what we needed to get around the West part of the island. Also, afforded us to use the local bus company buses once hop on hop off service had finished.

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Holly F from New Zealand wrote on 05 July 2025

Awesome day out

Very easy and had a blast on the hop on hop off bus around Waiheke. Drivers were great, and were very friendly and helpful with lots of jokes. Was a great day out, highly recommend to everyone.

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Steven Ang from Singapore wrote on 15 March 2024

Hop on Hop Off bus

It was disappointing considering we had to wait 3 buses later to get a place. And the bus stop had no queue system. We were the earliest but those who came latest went up the back up buses first. It was kinda messy. The regular buses were completely empty.

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Krishan Mani from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2025

Incredible Experience

I recently had an incredible experience with the Hop-on Hop-off Explorer Bus Tour & Return Ferry to Waiheke Island by Fullers360. The entire day was nothing short of amazing! The drivers were exceptionally kind and welcoming, making the journey even more enjoyable. Their sense of humor added a delightful touch to the trip, keeping everyone entertained throughout the ride. The day trip itself was well-organized and allowed us to explore the beautiful Waiheke Island at our own pace. From the seamless ferry ride to the convenient and informative bus tour, everything was perfect. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the best of Waiheke Island with a touch of fun and excellent service. Thank you.

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