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Fullers Waiheke Explorer Tour

Pier 1, Ferry Terminal, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
09 367 9111
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Ranked #12 of 22 activities in Waiheke Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We took the ferry to Waiheke for a relaxing day on our trip to Auckland. As soon as we stepped off the ferry we met our driver Horst who guided us straight onto the waiting bus. Horst was a very enthusiastic host, and kept us entertained while also giving us plenty of detail about the island. Thank you Horst for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We did this 1 & 1/2 hr tour. Our driver, Horst, clearly enjoys his job. He was friendly, enthusiastic and informative. A great way to get an introduction to this island which is beautiful. A great tour, then we hopped off, wandered around and had lunch before catching a local bus back to the ferry. A great day, would recommend... More

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Waiheke Island, New Zealand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Not worth doing unless you want a quick tour. Not enough time in the day to enjoy all to see. Limited stops and cost is too dear for what you are getting. More like a local bus going around the island with air-conditioning. Ashame really

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This was a great value trip starting with the ferry ride to Waiheke which ran to time, was very comfortable and clean. Very stable boat and only took 30-35 minutes. Waiting for us at the other end was the bus that would take us around the island - fantastic commentary, photo stops, plus an extended stop for a beach walk... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We took this tour to get around the main places on the island and to save time getting lost. Very well organised. Pick up from Ferry and drop off. Comfortable bus. Good driver and commentary. A few stops but more time would have been nice for photo ops. Stopped in a nice village and had a wander round shops ans... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Recently while in Auckland, we had the oportunity to Visit Waiheke Island by taking the Ferry. We booked in for the sailing at the Fuller's Office on the Auckland Waterfront just prior to boarding the boat, whch was a large Seagoing Catamaran. Once on board we found the Staff to be friendly and helpful. This boat really gets up and... More

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Wanganui, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

From the information desk at Pier 1 in Auckland we booked the Ferry return trip and the guided tour by bus as one package at good price and this ticket also gave you free use of the local buses for the day. The driver was friendly, helpful and informative. Was a great way to see lots of the island and... More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Heard about the island from others, so we booked the package at the pier just before the ferry left. The package gave us round trip ferry transportation to the island, a one and a half hour guided tour of the island (some really beautiful views), and the ability to use the local buses or the Fuller tour buses without additional... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

This tour is good value for money with both the ferry and the bus tour. I see there are positive comments about other drivers but ours, Glen, was generally poor. He was OK with his well used script and well rehearsed adlibs but there was not getting away from the very obvious fact he is a patronising misogynist. Both in... More

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Thoroughly recommend this tour for anyone that hasn't been to Waiheke before. You really get a feel for the place, and if you get Royce as your driver, you are in safe hands. The one thing that I didn't like was there weren't many photo opportunities but then again it is a taster and you are free to look around... More

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