Escape Auckland for a Sunny, Seamless Waiheke Adventure
Feeling a little island escape calling? Let's make it happen with no stress, no fuss, just pure fun.
Hop aboard with Island Direct at 9:15am and leave the city behind. It's just a 35 to 40 minute scenic ferry ride across the sparkling Hauraki Gulf (hello, stunning views!), and before you know it, you've arrived at Matiatia Wharf. Once you step off the ferry, you simply walk over to eRide, which is conveniently located inside the terminal and the team will have your premium electric bike ready to go.
After a quick, friendly safety chat and a handy route planning session (our CEO will show you exactly how it works), you're off! Explore Waiheke at your own pace, with the freedom to stop anywhere that catches your eye.
Your self-guided adventure can include:
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Oneroa Beach, Palm Beach, Onetangi Beach – toes in the sand, anyone?
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Boutique vineyards – yes, it's a thing here
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Olive oil tastings – fancy, but fun
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Local cafés – for that flat white and sweet treat
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Scenic coastal lookouts – prime photo ops
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Hidden island gems – the best kind of surprises
Here's what you get: a return ferry trip AND a full-day eBike experience.
Your all-in-one package includes:
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Return ferry tickets (yes, that's getting you there and back again)
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Full-day premium eBike hire (opening hours 9:00am–5:30pm)
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Helmet, lock, pannier bag and phone holder
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Route maps and safety briefing
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Access to the Waiheke Guide app
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On-call support during your ride (just in case)
Best of all? You choose your ferry return when booking, so you can stay as long as you like, then cruise home whenever you're ready.
It's seriously one of the easiest and most memorable ways to soak up Waiheke Island in a single day.