Tour highlights

  • This popular tour operates Monday to Sunday.

  • This tour stops at 15 destinations, so you can explore the island at your own pace.

  • Head to Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal and board your Fullers360 ferry to Waiheke Island from piers 11 and 12.

  • Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus.

  • The bus stops at a selection of wineries, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches, and nature walks. Hop off and explore the destinations along the way or stay on the bus and enjoy a full scenic 80-minute loop tour.

  • If you are returning to Auckland, ride the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus back to Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch a Fullers360 ferry back to the city.

  • We recommend allowing at least half a day for the tour including the return ferry trip.

  • For more infomation about the tour and destinations, download the MyTours app.

Tour Price

Includes return ferry and an Explorer bus pass, unless the tour only option is selected.

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Track your bus

Introducing the Explorer Bus Tracker, easily locate the nearest bus and enjoy a seamless travel experience.

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Planning your itinerary on the island? Learn more about the 15 stops on this tour. 

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Terms and conditions

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.

All experiences and tours are subject to Fullers360 terms and conditions and code of conduct. 

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