Waiheke Island is known for its breath-taking vineyards, beaches, and seaside villages. The Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is the easiest way to access these beautiful attractions.
The Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus is a convenient and flexible way to explore the beauty of Waiheke. It allows you to visit various attractions, wineries, beaches, and restaurants at your own pace. With multiple stops across the island, you can easily hop off at any destination that catches your interest and hop back on when you're ready to continue your journey.
Schedule Hop-On Hop-Off Bus plus Waiheke Reserve ferry:Wednesday - Sunday (only October to March).
This popular tour stops at 15 destinations so you can explore the island at your own pace and includes return ferry tickets to and from the island. Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island's Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus. Download the MyTours app and get more information about the destinations and activities to explore. We recommend allowing at least half a day for the tour including the return ferry trip.
Operating Schedule:Departs every 60mins.
The buses are equipped with informative commentary, providing insights into the island's history, culture, and attractions. Whether you're interested in wine tasting, beach hopping, or scenic walks, the hop-on hop-off bus offers a hassle-free way to experience Waiheke Island's charm.
Main Route: 15 Stops with 9 Points of Interest:
* 34 Mako Street - Waiheke Community Art Gallery.
* 14 Makora Avenue - Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street.
* 39-43 Causeway Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop.
* 8A Donald Bruce Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop.
* 7 Matai Road Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street.
* 126 Church Bay Road - Mudbrick Vineyard.
* 61 Church Bay Road - Cable Bay Vineyard.
About Waiheke Reserve Ferry.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry offers a premier travel experience, allowing passengers to secure their preferred dates and times in advance. With bookable tickets, or what others in the industry call 'skip the queue' or 'fast-pass', visitors can enjoy peace of mind knowing their journey is confirmed, eliminating uncertainty. Additionally, the Waiheke Reserve ferry provides early boarding privileges, allowing passengers to board up to 20 minutes before departure. This streamlined boarding process not only ensures a stress-free start to the journey but also allows passengers to relax and indulge in onboard amenities without the rush. Choose the Waiheke Reserve ferry for a convenient, streamlined travel experience tailored to your schedule.
Ferry Journey: 40 minutes on the Waiheke Reserve ferry.
Departure point:
From Auckland: Pier 13 and 14, Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland.
From Waiheke Island: Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
Flexible Return Options: Option for a same day return or book your return sailing up to three weeks later. Enjoy added flexibility by using your Reserve ticket for any Waiheke Walk-up ferry sailing on the day of travel. Simply scan upon boarding.
New technology, that works exactly the same as traditional sim cards, but completely digital! No more swapping physical sim cards and high roaming fees, as this is the future of global connectivity.
What is it?
HUBBY eSIM is a digital SIM card that gives travelers instant internet access worldwide--no physical SIM swapping, no roaming fees. It works just like a traditional SIM, but it's 100% digital.
How It Works
1. Check Compatibility
Ensure the phone supports eSIM technology:
Check compatible phones on the link provided on our voucher.
2. Purchase & Receive Voucher
o Select the data amount based on your customer's needs.
o Data is valid for 365 days or until used.
o Provide customer's email and phone number during booking.
3. Install Before Travel
o Customers will receive a PDF voucher via email within minutes.
o Customers to download the Hubby eSIM app (Play Store / App Store).
o Enter the promo code from the voucher.
o Follow the installation instructions.
4. Activate Upon Arrival
o Turn on the eSIM in phone settings.
o Connect instantly to mobile internet.
The Hubby eSIM-voucher will be shared within a few minutes via e-mail, along with the instructions. By following the instructions closely, the eSIM is easily installed and the travelers are well-prepared for their departure.
Easy to use! The digital sim card (eSIM) is installed before traveling, for an immediate internet connection upon arrival. Most phones nowadays support eSIM technology, but it's important to check before purchasing. If one person in the group has eSIM technology, they can generate a hotspot to share the mobile data. Upon arrival, the eSIM needs to be activated in the phone's settings. A more detailed description can be found on the homepage of the eSIM app.
Key Benefits
* Instant connectivity upon arrival.
* No roaming charges.
* Easy setup via app and voucher.
* Hotspot sharing is available if one traveler has eSIM-compatible phone.
Your eSim is valid to use in any of these destinations
Waiheke Island is known for its breath-taking vineyards, beaches, and seaside villages. The Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is the easiest way to access these beautiful attractions.
The Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus is a convenient and flexible way to explore the beauty of Waiheke. It allows you to visit various attractions, wineries, beaches, and restaurants at your own pace. With multiple stops across the island, you can easily hop off at any destination that catches your interest and hop back on when you're ready to continue your journey.
This popular tour stops at 15 destinations so you can explore the island at your own pace and includes return ferry tickets to and from the island. Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island's Matiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus.
Schedule Hop-On Hop-Off Bus plus Waiheke Walk-up ferry: Daily.
The buses are equipped with informative commentary, providing insights into the island's history, culture, and attractions. Whether you're interested in wine tasting, beach hopping, or scenic walks, the hop-on hop-off bus offers a hassle-free way to experience Waiheke Island's charm.
Main Route: 15 Stops with 9 Points of Interest.
* 34 Mako Street - Waiheke Community Art Gallery.
* 14 Makora Avenue - Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street.
* 39-43 Causeway Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop.
* 8A Donald Bruce Road - Goldie & Kennedy Point Vineyards - Main Road Stop.
* 7 Matai Road Oneroa Village - Ocean View Road at Tui Street.
* 126 Church Bay Road - Mudbrick Vineyard.
* 61 Church Bay Road - Cable Bay Vineyard.
About Waiheke Walk-up Ferry.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry serves as the primary passenger ferry service, offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round. Passengers holding a Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket can utilise it for any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing within a year from the date of purchase, providing flexibility for their travel plans. During peak periods, it is advised that walk-up customers arrive at least an hour before their preferred sailing time.
Alternatively, for individuals with fixed travel schedules, the Waiheke Reserve ferry offers the option to book a departure time and date in advance, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
Ferry Journey:45 minutes via Devonport.
High frequency, all day. With approximately 22 services to Waiheke Island daily, the Walk-up ferry operates from 6:00am to midnight.
Ferry Departs: Sailing times are approx. every 60 minutes. Peak sailings are approx. every 30 minutes (early morning and evening sailings may vary).
Walk-up service, on demand passenger boarding. Expect to queue to board walk-up service, prior to timetable departure times. Tickets valid for all walk-up sailings.
Experience the best of Waiheke Island on the sell-out Taste of Waiheke wine tour.
Sip your way through Waiheke's top venues, with the all-inclusive Taste of Waiheke food and wine tour.
The venues:
* Allpress Olive Groves.
With its distinctive microclimate, volcanic soils, and coastal proximity, Waiheke Island provides the perfect conditions for cultivating olives. Discover a diverse range of carefully pressed olive varietals and styles available for tasting. Immerse yourself in an exceptional olive oil tasting experience at All Press Olive Groves.
* Batch Winery.
Waiheke's highest vineyard, Batch Winery offers unrivalled vistas of the Hauraki Gulf islands. Savor a seasonal two-course lunch in their contemporary dining space, accompanied by a wine tasting that perfectly complements the breathtaking scenery.
* Cable Bay Vineyards.
Situated on the stunning west coast of Waiheke Island, Cable Bay Vineyards boasts stunning views overlooking Auckland. Taste your way through their premium, hand-crafted wines from grapes grown on Waiheke Island and Marlborough vineyards.
* Mudbrick Vineyard.
This family-run vineyard has established itself as one of Waiheke Island's iconic spots with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf.
As part of the Taste of Waiheke tour, you'll enjoy a wine tasting as you learn about Mudbrick's varietals grown on Waiheke Island at their rustic cellar door.
Ferry Journey:
* 40 minutes from downtown Auckland on the queue-free Waiheke Reserve ferry.
* 10.15am depart Auckland on the Waiheke Reserve ferry
* 4.15pm depart Waiheke on the Waiheke Reserve ferry
Departure Point:
* From Auckland: Pier 13/14, Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland.
* Return from Waiheke Island: Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
Tour departure point:
Tour meets customers at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Tour returns to the wharf to meet the 4:15pm Waiheke Reserve ferry.
Waiheke Island boasts 92km2 of pristine beaches, stunning coastal headlands, wineries, olive groves and seaside villages and is approximately a 40-minute cruise from Downtown Auckland. One of our most popular destinations, Waiheke Island has been rated as one of the top island escapes in the world.
Waiheke Walk-up Ferry
The Waiheke Walk-up is the primary passenger ferry service offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round. A Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket is valid for any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing, up to a year from purchase date.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from piers 11 and 12 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. If you are departing from Waiheke, the Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. In the peak season, Fullers360 operates the Waiheke Walk-Up ferry with a summer timetable that includes additional frequency to meet demand. During peak times we recommend customers on the walk-up service arrive at least an hour before their preferred sailing.
Waiheke Walk-up Ferry service: 40 minutes or 45 minutes via Devonport.
High frequency, all day. With approximately 22 services to Waiheke Island daily, the Walk-up ferry operates from 6:00 am to midnight.
Ferry departs: Sailing times are approx. every 60 minutes. Peak sailings are approx. every 30 minutes (early morning and evening sailings may vary).
Walk-up service, on-demand passenger boarding. Expect to queue to board walk-up service, prior to timetable departure times. Tickets valid for all walk-up sailings.
Enjoy a streamlined ride on the Waiheke Reserve ferry. Hop directly onto your pre-booked service, perfect for travellers with fixed schedules.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry is a seasonal ferry service to Waiheke Island operating from October to March. The Waiheke Reserve service lets visitors pre-book the date and departure times before travel to and from Waiheke Island.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry sails at key visitor times throughout the peak season, offering bookable return sailings. Choose from 9am, 10:15am or 11am sailings from pier 13/14 departing the Auckland Ferry Terminal; depart on 4:30pm or 5:15pm sailings from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
The Waiheke Reserve is the perfect choice for those with fixed travel schedules, return the same day or book a return sailing up to three weeks from your date of departure.
-Book your sailing to Waiheke Island on the Waiheke Reserve ferry.
-This seasonal summer service lets you pre-book your travel date and departure times in advance.
-Depart from pier 13 and 14 in Auckland's Downtown Ferry Terminal to Waiheke Island at either 9am, 10:15am or 11am.
-Depart from pier 3 in Waiheke Island's Matiatia Ferry Terminal to Auckland at either 4:30pm, 5:15pm.
-Board early and relax, boarding opens 15 minutes prior to departure.
-Enjoy the certainty of the pre-booked service, perfect for those with fixed travel schedules.
-The Waiheke Reserve service operates from October through March on specific days throughout the peak season. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play.
Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland's central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport.
Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
A 30 minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre.
Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.
With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand's famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns.
Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.
The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play.
Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland's central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport.
Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
A 30 minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre. Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.
With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand's famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns.
Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.
