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Waiheke Island: Hop-On Hop-Off Western Explorer Tickets with Ferry Add-On

Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, seen from a departing ferry with surrounding lush hills.
Waiheke Island ferry docked with passengers boarding in Auckland, New Zealand.
Waiheke Island ferry approaching Onetangi Beach with hop-on hop-off explorer bus in view.
Waiheke Island ferry approaching Church Bay in Hauraki Gulf with scenic coastline in view.

Experience Waiheke’s best: Mudbrick Vineyard, Palm Beach, and more with round-trip ferry and unlimited HOHO access.

    • 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.

    • Ideal for families and solo travelers who want a self-guided tour with clear route maps and real-time updates to plan their day.

    • Upgrade to include round-trip ferry transfers from Auckland to Waiheke, ensuring clear departure and arrival times.

    • 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour (based on option selected)

    • Access to the Western Explorer Route

    • Round-trip walk-up ferry transfers from Auckland (based on option selected)

    • Mobile app with live bus tracking

    • Entry fee to various attractions

    • Winery tastings or tours

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Fei Tong

    Fei

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    In general the HOHO service is quite comfortable and convenient, plus staff was accomodating and friendly! The only drawback is the issue that it took us a while to collect our tickets at ferry teminal in Central Auckland for the staff didn't find the reservation in the system.
    Mark Ashby

    Mark

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    Nicola and Tanya - and all the other crews 😁
    Robin Philip Brand

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    Mar, 2025

    Maura Maguddayao

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  • What to Bring

    • Bring your swimsuit, towel, and walking shoes during the summer.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, some walking trails may be difficult to access with a stroller.

    Additional Information

    • This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, some walking trails may be difficult to access with a stroller.

    • Dogs inside pet carriers are welcome.

    • 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

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding

    Boarding point (ferry)

    • Board your ferry at Downtown Terminal

    • Address: Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

    • You can board either Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up ferry from piers 11 and 12 or the Fullers360 Waiheke Reserve ferry from piers 13 and 14 to Waiheke Island.

    Get directions to the boarding point

    Hop on hop off tour

    • You can join the bus directly in front of the Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal.

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