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  • Discover more of Waiheke Island aboard the Waiheke Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off bus.

  • Choose from either the new Eastern Explorer route or the popular Western Explorer route. With multiple stops along the route the Explorer bus is the easiest way to hop around Waiheke Island.

  • Explore Waiheke Island at your own pace with hop-on hop-off stops at world-class wineries, distilleries, beaches, art galleries, historical sites, and nature walks. Discover hidden gems and breathtaking views —perfect for foodies, adventurers and sightseers alike.

  • The Western Explorer operates daily, the Eastern Explorer operates from Wednesday to Sunday, and daily from December 26.

  • Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal to catch your chosen Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus, look out for the Eastern or Western signage in front of the ferry terminal.

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

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Waiheke Island ferry

Learn more about Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island boasts 92km2 of pristine beaches, stunning coastal headlands, wineries, olive groves and seaside villages and is just a 40-minute ferry from downtown Auckland. Waiheke Island has been rated as one of the top island escapes in the world.

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Plan your trip to Waiheke with frequent, convenient, and reliable daily sailings.
Modern, all-weather ferries.

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