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Western Explorer: Waiheke Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Ferry Transfers
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Description
Your experience
A flexible Waiheke Island hop-on hop-off bus tour with wineries, beaches, and scenic island views.
Getting started
Your ticket includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour on Waiheke Island, starting from Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Arrive after your ferry from Auckland and hop on your sightseeing bus to begin exploring the island at your own pace.
What to expect
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Explore Waiheke at your own pace: Travel across the island with unlimited hop-on hop-off access, letting you stop at beaches, villages, and vineyards whenever you like, then continue your journey on the next bus.
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Wineries, beaches & local spots: Visit popular stops like Oneroa Village, Onetangi Beach, and renowned vineyards such as Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant and Cable Bay Vineyards, along with scenic viewpoints and art galleries.
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Easy, well-connected transport: Buses run at regular intervals along the Western Explorer Route, with onboard commentary and a live-tracking app to help you plan your stops smoothly.
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Flexible upgrades: Choose to upgrade to a 2-day hop-on hop-off pass for extended exploration, or include round-trip ferry transfers from Auckland for a seamless city-to-island experience.
Highlights
- Begin your tour on a hop-on hop-off bus with a mobile app for live tracking. This will help you plan stops at beaches and wineries.
- Grab a one-day pass for a swift escape to Waiheke’s wineries, beaches, and markets or choose a two-day pass for relaxed tastings and scenic coastal views.
- Travel along the Western Explorer Route with stops at local harbors, coastal villages, and key island attractions for informed visits.
- Upgrade to include round-trip ferry transfers from Auckland to Waiheke, ensuring clear departure and arrival times.
What's included
Included
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour (as per option selected)
- Access to the Western Explorer Route
- Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland To Waiheke Island (as per option selected)
- Mobile app with live bus tracking
Meeting point
Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island, 1010, New Zealand
Useful information
- Know before you go What to bring • Bring your swimsuit, towel, and walking shoes during the summer. Accessibility • Accessibility for wheelchair and stroller is limited, especially when the Deckers are not in service. Additional information • Dogs are not allowed inside the bus. • Most ferries have fully licensed cafés, Wi-Fi, power points, luggage and bike racks. All ferries are equipped with toilets. • Remember to thoroughly check your gear for pests before boarding, clean your footwear to remove soil and seeds, and ensure any food is in a sealed container. • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Available options
1-day HOHO Pass with Auckland Ferry Transfers
Meeting point: Downtown Terminal, Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand - **Your transport sorted for the day with HOHO bus pass and ferry transfers** - Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland - 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour - Access to the Western Explorer Route - Mobile app with live bus tracking
1-day HOHO Pass
- **See the island’s top attractions in a short time** - 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour - Access to the Western Explorer Route - Mobile app with live bus tracking
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