Providing public transportation around Waiheke Island, Waiheke Bus Company operates a network of routes to connect customers to each ferry arrival and departure.
The Waiheke bus service lets you discover the island’s boutique wineries, pristine beaches, local cafés, and more.
Beyond its obvious importance to commuters, the Waiheke bus service allows residents and visitors alike to discover the island’s beaches and trail walks, plus access wineries, cafés, galleries, and more. Use the Journey Planner to explore your options.
Important Notice
The 50B services are currently on hold. The service is intended to be re-instated on 1st July 2023.
Individual Bus Route Maps
- 50A Onetangi (Seventh Avenue), Ostend, Surfdale, Oneroa, Matiatia Ferry Terminal (PDF 141KB)
- 50B Onetangi (Fourth Avenue), Ostend, Surfdale, Oneroa, Matiatia Ferry Terminal (PDF 135KB)
- 501 Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal, Donald Bruce Road, Jellicoe Parade, Wellington Road, Surfdale, Oneroa, Matiatia Ferry Terminal (PDF 123KB)
- 502 Ōmiha (Rocky Bay), Ostend, Palm Beach, Blackpool, Oneroa, Matiatia Ferry Terminal (PDF 136KB)
- 503 Matiatia Ferry Terminal, Oneroa Village (one-way only, summer only) (PDF 120KB)
- 504 Waiheke Road, Onetangi, Ostend (PDF 114KB).
Kennedy Point
The 501 connects the Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal, Donald Bruce Road, Surfdale, Oneroa, and the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Due to the changeable arrival and departure times of ferries, it is not possible to schedule the 501 to connect with the Kennedy Point ferry service. Buses run every 45-60 minutes throughout the day.
Matiatia Ferry Terminal
The Matiatia Ferry Terminal will be well served by the New Network, and bus services will be timed to connect with the ferry.
For travel to Downtown (and Devonport where applicable):
The 50A and 502 will arrive at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 10 minutes before the ferry is timed to depart. The 50B will arrive at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 22 minutes before the ferry is timed to depart.
For travel direct from Downtown (not via Devonport):
The 50A and 502 will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 5 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive. The 50B will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 20 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive.
For travel from Downtown via Devonport:
The 50B will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 10 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive. 502 will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 5 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive.
The 50A and 50B will run alternately to provide a connection approximately every 15 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week (and less frequently outside of these times) with Oneroa, Surfdale, Ostend, and Onetangi.
The 502 will run every 30 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week (and less frequently outside of these times), and will provide a connection with Oneroa, Blackpool, Palm Beach, Ostend, and Ōmiha (Rocky Bay).
The 503 Summer Service
From Labour Weekend to Anzac Day, when the island is at its busiest, the 503 service will help take people from the Matiatia Ferry Terminal to the Oneroa Village. The 503 will run from 10 am to 2 pm, one-way only.
Waiheke Bus Service Fares
To calculate the bus fare it is recommended that you use the journey planner on the AT website to accurately determine the fare.
AT Hop Card
Note: Single ride casual fares are also improved by using a pre-loaded Auckland Transport HOP card.
Cash: Cash fares are not accepted
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Waiheke Bus Company
Average rating: 2 reviews Jan 20, 2024
by Bus User
Non-Stop Talking Buses
Buses were perfectly fine until one day someone decided the buses PA speakers should now announce every street intersection.
Gotta say that it's the creepiest thing ever.
I hope it dies a quick death!
Nov 15, 2023
by Moira Saunders
Great day
I was leader for a group of Over 70's who travelled to Waiheke Island on Tuesday 14 November. We totalled 19 in all. We caught the 50A from the terminal at 10.45am The bus driver was very helpful. I had rang previously and that message had been given to the driver.We travelled on 3 other buses during the day and all the drivers were helpful, welcoming, understanding and friendly. Thank you for contributing to a great day.
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Providing public transportation around Waiheke Island, Waiheke Bus Company operates a network of routes to connect customers to each ferry arrival and departure.
The Waiheke bus service lets you discover the island’s boutique wineries, pristine beaches, local cafés, and more.
Beyond its obvious importance to commuters, the Waiheke bus service allows residents and visitors alike to discover the island’s beaches and trail walks, plus access wineries, cafés, galleries, and more. Use the Journey Planner to explore your options.
Important Notice
The 50B services are currently on hold. The service is intended to be re-instated on 1st July 2023.
View the Waiheke Bus Network Map »
Individual Bus Route Maps
Use the Journey Planner
Kennedy Point
The 501 connects the Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal, Donald Bruce Road, Surfdale, Oneroa, and the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Due to the changeable arrival and departure times of ferries, it is not possible to schedule the 501 to connect with the Kennedy Point ferry service. Buses run every 45-60 minutes throughout the day.
Matiatia Ferry Terminal
The Matiatia Ferry Terminal will be well served by the New Network, and bus services will be timed to connect with the ferry.
For travel to Downtown (and Devonport where applicable):
The 50A and 502 will arrive at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 10 minutes before the ferry is timed to depart. The 50B will arrive at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 22 minutes before the ferry is timed to depart.
For travel direct from Downtown (not via Devonport):
The 50A and 502 will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 5 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive. The 50B will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 20 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive.
For travel from Downtown via Devonport:
The 50B will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 10 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive. 502 will be timed to depart the Matiatia Ferry Terminal 5 minutes after the ferry is timed to arrive.
The 50A and 50B will run alternately to provide a connection approximately every 15 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week (and less frequently outside of these times) with Oneroa, Surfdale, Ostend, and Onetangi.
The 502 will run every 30 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week (and less frequently outside of these times), and will provide a connection with Oneroa, Blackpool, Palm Beach, Ostend, and Ōmiha (Rocky Bay).
The 503 Summer Service
From Labour Weekend to Anzac Day, when the island is at its busiest, the 503 service will help take people from the Matiatia Ferry Terminal to the Oneroa Village. The 503 will run from 10 am to 2 pm, one-way only.
Waiheke Bus Service Fares
To calculate the bus fare it is recommended that you use the journey planner on the AT website to accurately determine the fare.
AT Hop Card
Note: Single ride casual fares are also improved by using a pre-loaded Auckland Transport HOP card.
Cash: Cash fares are not accepted
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