Waiheke Explorer

Overview

Waiheke Explorer is popular hop on hop off tour, that showcases the best wineries, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches, and nature walks Waiheke has to offer.

This popular tour operates daily and is run by Fullers.

Experience 15 stops on an 80-minute loop.s Visit Mudbrick, Cable Bay, Stonyridge, and Batch vineyards, explore Allpress Olive Oils, The Heke, Oneroa Village, or unwind at Onetangi Beach with its iconic cafes and more.

Hop off and explore the destinations along the way or stay on the bus and enjoy a full scenic 80-minute loop tour.

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

Check for timetable and tour costs on their website (linked above)

Waiheke Tourism

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Gear Grab – Hire

Gear Grab is a hire shop on Waiheke, they have a wide range of everyday gear. Their store consists of party, gaming, outdoors, household, tech and more.

Bisou Cafe

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Shop The Rock

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On The Hunt Charters

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Island Scoot

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Red Crab Thai Restaurant

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Waiheke Explorer

Waiheke Explorer is popular hop on hop off tour, that showcases the best wineries, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches, and nature walks Waiheke has to offer.

Island Direct

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Waiheke Wings

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Charlie Farleys

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I Love Crepes

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Kayak Waiheke

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Arcadia

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Mint As

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2025 Update

Everything looks to be similar, other than they are offering a sale for the Waiheke Walk up Tour that save around $20 per Adult. I suspect this is just due to time of year and will look again in summer.

A prices have gone up a few percent on other tours like the Waiheke reserve ferry and tour.

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