Whangārei Beach Buses – NEW ROUTES FOR SUMMER!

The summer beach bus survey closed on Thursday 12 December – thank you to everyone who responded. The BusLink team have reviewed your feedback and have great news to share.

The beach buses will run this summer, with two new routes and for an extended period!

You told us that you want the buses to run throughout the school summer holidays, so you can take tamariki to the beach, and older teenagers don’t need a lift. You told us you want the buses on Fridays and Saturdays.

You also told us that you’d like the service to go to different beaches this year.

We’ve listened to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce our new summer beach bus routes, to Waipū Cove and Matapouri!

Waipū Cove bus

This bus will depart Rose Street Whangārei at 9.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, calling at Otaika shops, Ruakākā Holiday Park, Ruakākā Beach and final stop at Waipū Cove.

Every Friday from Friday 27 December – ends Friday 31 January

Every Saturday from Saturday 28 December – ends Saturday 1 March

FARES – a single trip will cost $5 and return $10. 

EFTPOS and cash only, Bee cards are not accepted.

 * Rose Street bus hub is being redeveloped. From Wednesday 8 January all buses will run from/to Vine Street instead.

 Matapouri bus

This bus will depart Rose Street Whangārei at 9.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, calling outside Forest View Kindergarden, Ngunguru and final stop at Matapouri.

Every Friday from Friday 27 December – Friday 31 January

Every Saturday from Saturday 28 December – Saturday 1 March

FARES – a single trip will cost $5 and return $10.

EFTPOS and cash only, Bee cards are not accepted.

 * Rose Street bus hub is being redeveloped. From Wednesday 8 January all buses will run from/to Vine Street instead.

Please note:
• There may not be lifeguards at the beach, so please stay safe.
• Seats are limited on the bus and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Children under 14 years old must be supervised.

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Take the bus to the beach! Ka eke ki runga I te pahi ki te takutai!

For any questions contact us by email buslink@nrc.govt.nz

The new bus terminal

Rose Street bus hub upgrade

The next phase of the Rose Street bus station upgrade is happening!

From Wednesday 8 January bus services will be temporarily relocated to Vine Street for the duration of construction works.

Check out the flyer with more info and a map showing the new temporary bus site HERE

The existing bus hub buildings will be demolished and replaced with new public toilets, staff facilities, ticketing office and covered seating area. A new pedestrian link between Rose and Vine Street will provide a safer connection into the city centre.

The new bus hub will be fantastic for our passengers and for Whangārei. We can’t wait to see it completed! Thanks to all our passengers for your patience while the works are ongoing.

The upgrade is funded by Waka Kotahi, with the works carried out by Whangārei District Council, working with Northland Regional Council. You can find more info at WDC website.

New pedestrian walkway

 

National Ticketing Solution – Motu Move

How you pay to travel on public transport in Aotearoa New Zealand is changing.

The National Ticketing Solution (NTS) will provide a new national system for paying for all public transport in New Zealand. The new system is called Motu Move.

Motu Move will be implemented region by region starting in Canterbury from early 2025.

The date for the rollout in Northland is to be confirmed but estimated currently as mid-late 2025.

Find out more at Motu Move