Waiheke Explorer
Cruise out onto the Hauraki Gulf and discover one of its jewels – enchanting Waiheke Island. Add a day trip to Waiheke to your Explorer Bus pass to make your time exploring Auckland unforgettable.
Your combo pass includes return ferry travel to Waiheke and a ticket for the Waiheke Island Explorer hop-on hop-off bus. Visit Waiheke’s vineyards, beaches, and villages at your leisure with 15 convenient stops.
Waiheke Island's Features
Just a 35-minute cruise from downtown Auckland you’ll find a sun-drenched island paradise to explore at your leisure.
Waiheke’s white sand beaches, vineyards, top-quality restaurants and locally-made treasures are all waiting to be discovered.
Waiheke Ferry & Explorer Info
Ferries depart from the Downtown Ferry Terminal, 99 Quay Street, Auckland and arrive at the Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke Island.
Your ticket can be used up to 24 hours after your bus pass expires. Show your Explorer Bus pass at the Ferry Terminal on Quay Street to receive your Waiheke Explorer tickets, which include return ferry travel and the Waiheke Explorer hop-on hop-off bus.
Attraction Information
Nearest Stop
Stop 1 is closest to Downtown Ferry Terminal
Location
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island Combo
Add a day trip to beautiful Waiheke Island to your Auckland Explorer Bus pass and save!
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