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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.

Where – Out

(Friday & Saturday)

Time – Out   Where – Coming Back Time – Back
Rose St/Vine Street * 9.30am Waipū Cove 3.00pm
Otaika shops 9.35am Ruakākā Holiday Park 3.15pm
Ruakākā Holiday Park (by office) 9.55am Ruakākā Surf Club 3.15pm
Ruakākā Surf Club 9.55am Otaika shops 3.45pm
Waipū Cove 10.30am Rose St / Vine Street* 4.00pm

 * Rose Street bus hub is being redeveloped. From Tuesday 28 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.

Where – Out

(Friday & Saturday)

Time – Out   Where – Back Time – Back
Rose St / Vine Street * 9.30am Carpark end of Wehiwehi Rd, Matapouri Beach 3.00pm
215 Kiripaki Rd Tikipunga (Outside Forest View Kindergarden) 9.40am Opp Ngunguru Food Market 3.15pm
Ngunguru (outside Ngunguru Food Market) 9.55am Opp 215 Kiripaki Rd, Tikipunga 3.45pm
Matapouri Beach 10.30am Rose St / Vine Street * 4.00pm

 * Rose Street bus hub is being redeveloped. From Tuesday 28 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

Bream Bay Link – survey closed on Tuesday 10 December!

Thanks to everyone who took part. Watch this space for competition winners and look out for news when we’ve analyzed all your feedback.

Far North Link – updated timetable and new bus shelters

The Far North Link has an updated timetable, with some additional stops and time changes on the regular routes.

Passengers in Kaitaia will also notice good stuff happening, as there’s some fancy new bus shelters to hide from the rain in!

You can check out the updated timetable here

The Far North Link is operated by CBEC. If you have any questions, you can contact them on 09 408 9711, or you can contact BusLink here

Bus Fares

Fares vary on BusLink routes. You can check your fare by clicking on your route at the bottom of this page.

Kids 0-4 years travel free.

Community Service Card holders 

Community Service Card (CSC) holders travel for half price. You will need to travel with your Community Services Card and show it to the driver on boarding the bus.

For further information please go to Community Connect – CSC holders

BusLink services, with the exception of CityLink, are cash-only at present.

Conditions of Carriage apply.

If you need further assistance call 0800 002 004 and ask for the Transport team. 

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