How to use the Eastern Explorer Bus live tracking: 

1. Enable location services: Allow location services on your device to access your current location while using the live map.
   
   
2. Track the yellow bus icons: These represent the live buses, there are multiple on the route at one time. Each bus is shown with an arrow indicating the direction it’s heading.
   
   
3. Plan your pick up and drop off:
   • Stops 1 - 6: Orange bus stop icons. Starting from Matiatia Ferry Terminal heading toward the Eastern loop.
   • Stops 7 - 9: Blue bus stop icons. Starting from Awaroa Organic Vineyard heading back toward Matiatia Ferry Terminal.

Check the timetable here

List of Eastern Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer bus stops

From Matiatia Ferry Terminal to the Eastern loop:

  1.  Oneroa - Library bus stop - Pick-up only*
  2.  Onetangi - Bus stop opposite FourSquare - Pick-up only*
  3.  Stony Batter Tunnels (1km walk)
  4.  Man O' War Vineyards
  5.  Waiheke Destilling Co.
5A. Jasper Ridge Estate
  6.  Passage Rock Wines & Restaurant  

From Eastern loop to Matiatia Ferry Terminal:

  7.  Awaroa Organic Vineyard
  8.  Onetangi4 Square - Drop-off only*
  9.  Oneroa - Drop-off only*

       Matiatia Ferry Terminal

* This is an on-island pick-up and drop-off only. It is nor part of the tour, and the bus may not stop at these locations unless advised.

Eastern Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off bus routes and times may vary. Timetable indicates the time bus will depart from the bus stop. Vineyard opening and closing times may change on public holidays or for private event bookings. If you plan to dine on Waiheke Island, venue bookings are essencial to avoid disappointment.