News & events

Women’s State of Origin for 2026 will be kicking off at McDonald Jones Stadium on 30 April 2026. Fans heading to the Queensland v New South Wales NRLW match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Stadium shuttles Free stadium shuttles will commence at 5.58pm and will run at […]

Newcastle Transport is running additional bus, ferry and light rail services from 3:30am on Anzac Day to help customers get to the dawn service at Nobbys Beach and other commemorative events across the day. Light rail: Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes – Light rail timetable Ferry: Ferry services will operate every 20 […]

Beyond the fun of catching the Light Rail into the Newcastle CBD, there’s plenty of kid-friendly activities near most stops. Why not have a hop on, hop off adventure and explore each of these activities? The Newcastle Interchange – A short walk from the Newcastle Interchange, you will find the Digital Library located on the […]

Are you hungry for a good time? Newcastle Food Month this April is bringing 70 + events and 70 + Plate Dates to our fine city. Use public transport and bolster your dining budget. With frequent services travelling to most locations, cancel that cab and tap on instead. Check out the full Newcastle Food Month […]

Are you looking for things to do with your children this school holidays? Newcastle Transport is excited to bring back our iconic (and free!) school holiday activities. Simply jump on board a bus, ferry or the light rail to find our face painters and balloon artists! Fairytales on the Ferry at Stockton Wharf Thursday 9 […]

Are you heading to this year’s Newcastle Writers Festival? Running from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March, this year’s festival promises a feast for literary minds and poetic hearts. Most events take place the Civic precinct, including City Hall, Civic Theatre and NUSpace – easily to get to with bus and light rail services stopping […]

We asked and you delivered, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie! We have received many messages of appreciation in the lead up to Bus Driver Appreciation Day on 18 March.   Sometimes driving a bus can feel like a thankless task which is why days like this make a huge difference to morale. Today – and every […]