Heke Bus

11/05/2024

What a magical day. We were honoured to help celebrate two special birthdays Rebecca’s 30th and Mary’s 70th. To top it off, the universe really put on a show tonight!

09/05/2024

Check out our latest review… Honestly, we’re not very good at blowing our own trumpet, we just do what we do. We treat people like they’re our own family, we take care of our passengers and do everything we can to make even the shortest of trips fun. It’s incredibly satisfying to get such positive feedback, in fact to date it’s been nothing but 5-stars all the way. Toot toot!

15/02/2024

It’s not every day we get such a mix of international guests for a hen party. Germany, Australia and the U.S. all represented within ‘team Jana’. Such a great group of ladies and we definitely ❤️ Jana!

14/02/2024

A rare day off in February! After working up a sweat in the garden, time for a dip. There aren’t many places in the world you can have a stunning bay to yourself in the middle of summer

22/12/2023

Heading to Poderi Crisci for lunch on Christmas Day?
We’re driving, so that you don’t have to!
Just received a lastminute cancellation through illness, so we have 8 seats available on the shuttle. Click for info and to book 😊

online bookings Why Choose Heke Bus Punctual, reliable, and friendly service…Our local, experienced drivers have heaps of knowledge about Waiheke Island. No hidden costs (unless somebody spews)! No evening or night-time surcharges No booking fees Simple per-person pricing* * per-person pricing has...

13/10/2023

See the best bits of our slice of paradise with a Waiheke Mini Tour, aboard the island's cheeriest bus 🚌
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER ONLY!
4 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 3 - SAVE $49 🤩
Use code BUY4PAY3 at checkout or click the link in the comments...

09/09/2023

Aloha! We love a good tropical shirt - or “Aloha Wear”, as it’s known in Hawaii. It’s our uniform come rain or shine and is a part of what makes us the cheeriest bus on Waiheke. During our recent trip to the beautiful Big Island, we stocked up! Look out for the new additions on the road this season 😎

30/05/2023

Fishing tackle recycling pods. What a fantastic initiative from . As keen fishos the Heke Bus whanau are very mindful of the hazard discarded tackle poses to marine life. Loved seeing this at Matiatia wharf. https://www.waihekemarineproject.org/fishing-tackle-recycling-pipi

17/05/2023

Blue skies over Matiatia Bay this morning ☀️
Heading to stunning today? Check out the best beaches and beauty spots on our Mini Tour! Seats are available for the 11am tour today (Thursday). Just $49pp for nearly 2 hours of insta selfie moments 🤳🏝️
Call or text 0204 372 372 .. or book online at hekebus.co.nz 😎

06/05/2023

Congratulations to Kim the bride to be. Such an awesome vibe on the trip today, these ladies know how to party!

02/05/2023

The family business… our guests love having a personalised sign to greet them. The Heke Bus’ youngest team members came up trumps. Robin’s feedback after seeing the sign and photo of them hard at work - ‘the efforts of your daughters were priceless’ - our wee boy’s mullet might need a trim!

23/04/2023

Want to see today? Seats still available - card payments accepted on board. Call 0204 372 372, book online, or look for the cheery orange bus at Matiatia / Oneroa! Adults $49, children $30, families $129. For group options give us a call 😎

17/04/2023

We were delighted to be part of the live lightly eco house tour. Displaying use of sustainable materials, living in harmony with the land and offering inspiration for those who choose to minimise their impact on the environment.

13/04/2023

Epic veggies! Lunch at Mudbrick delivers every-single-time.
Smoked aubergine, with pomegranate, sunflower seeds, miso and coconut yoghurt. Yum.

08/04/2023

Happy Easter from the Cheeriest Bus on 😎
Pushed for time and keen to see the sights? Thrown by Easter vineyard closures and lack of Hop On Hop Off bus? Or going to the Sundowner at today? See more of with our !
Book online: www.hekebus.co.nz/mini-tours
Call: 0204 372 372

07/04/2023

Waiheke's Cheeriest Bus is delighted to announce the launch of our Mini Tours 🤩

With daily departures from Matiatia, or Oneroa 5 minutes later, spaces are limited - check our website for availability and book now!
https://hekebus.co.nz/mini-tours/

Enjoy a fun intro to Waiheke Island before your day at the beach or restaurant booking! Waiheke Mini Tours take in some of the island’s best beaches and scenic lookouts, with 90 minutes of entertaining commentary from a long-time local resident. We’ll pick you up from either Matiatia Ferry Termi...

07/04/2023

*** Glitch fixed! ***
SORRY if you tried to book a Mini Tour for one or two seats and the price was $129 😵‍💫 Made a rookie error when setting up the Family Pass 🤦‍♀️
All fixed now, it really is just $49pp 😅
www.hekebus.co.nz/mini-tours

Enjoy a fun intro to Waiheke Island before your day at the beach or restaurant booking! Waiheke Mini Tours take in some of the island’s best beaches and scenic lookouts, with 90 minutes of entertaining commentary from a long-time local resident. We’ll pick you up from either Matiatia Ferry Termi...

02/04/2023

Due to their cool dance moves, our daughter dubbed these fascinating creatures the ‘funky praying mantis’. Whenever we’re at , there’s an abundance of wildlife to wonder at!

02/04/2023

Besides the obvious abbreviation of “Waiheke”… we ❤️ the te reo māori meaning of Heke Bus 🚌 Check out our revamped website to learn how got its name 🏝️ www.hekebus.co.nz

02/04/2023

Heke Bus is delighted to launch Waiheke Mini Tours 🤩

Want to see a bit of Waiheke before your restaurant booking or day at the beach? Take in some of the island’s best beaches and scenic lookouts, with entertaining commentary from a long-time resident.

Departing daily from Matiatia at 11am and 1pm (or Oneroa at 11:05 and 1:05), spaces are limited - check our website for availability and more info!

LOCALLY-OWNED AND OPERATED WAIHEKE ISLAND GROUP TRANSPORT Our simple pricing model means no nasty surprises – no surcharges, booking fees, or surge pricing, ever! Waiheke’s cheeriest bus seats up to 21 passengers. Please get in touch if your group is larger or your destination isn’t shown here...

29/03/2023

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24/03/2023

This is Alice, resident and welcoming committee at the beautiful Casita Miro. One of her favourite spots to snooze is beneath the stunning cork tree in the courtyard. Gorgeous!

24/02/2023

Take a look at these beauties. Verdale olives originating from Southern France growing at home of award winning EVOO.

16/02/2023

A hugely entertaining family today from enjoying a tasting among the vines.

02/02/2023

Flashback to a couple of weeks ago, a beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies. Here's one of our regular groups from Overseas Adventure Travel enjoying a rooftop wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant. It's always difficult to get the group to leave such a special place!

20/01/2023

Heading out to Man O’War again last night to pick up some wedding guests. It’s always a special journey with breathtaking views day or night!

18/12/2022

Our stunning little island is buzzing today after Argentina’s win!

03/12/2022

Heading to Waiheke Primary School Kiwi Christmas Wonderland https://fb.me/e/3SgqiNSlz? Make the most of the wine tent, and avoid parking woes!
See pic for stops, timetable as follows...
5 Departures from Oneroa on the half-hour (10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 14:30)
5 Departures from WPS on the hour (12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00)
We suggest you combine our transfers with Waiheke's public bus service; departures from Ostend RSA will be at 40 minutes past the hour and we will endeavour to wait for the 50A's arrival from Onetangi if delayed (scheduled for 34 minutes past the hour).
Small koha appreciated toward operating costs ❤
WPS Parents & Co

02/12/2022

Attention Wine & Vibes @ BATCH WINERY attendees!

Fullers have made some adjustments to the ferry timetable this evening, so please note the following…

Both the 7pm and 9:30pm departures from Waiheke have been cancelled.

Shuttle departure times from Batch are now:
6:30pm for the 7:30pm ferry from Matiatia
7:30pm for the 8:00pm ferry from Matiatia
9:00pm to Oneroa only
10:00pm for the 11pm ferry from Matiatia
Book your seat now!
www.hekebus.co.nz/wine-vibes