Events Archives - Newcastle Transport

Share Your Message for Bus Driver Appreciation Day

5.03.26

Bus Driver Appreciation Day is on 18 March, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible bus drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving. Write your message to a bus driver below and show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! We will share your messages with them on the […]

Bus services resume

28.02.26

Keolis Hunter statement First and foremost, our thoughts are with our driver who is recovering after being assaulted while driving earlier this week. Newcastle Transport bus operator, Keolis was advised by the Health and Safety Representative that bus services would cease from 6pm on 27 February until further notice, late Friday afternoon. The Health and […]

Getting to the Newcastle Show

25.02.26

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 27 February to 1 March? Newcastle Transport can help you get there! Save time on parking by catching the bus to Broadmeadow Station. It’s easy to tap on and tap off at Opal readers with a Mastercard, Visa debit, credit card, contactless-enabled American Express or a linked device. Plan your trip at newcastletransport.info or by […]

Getting to Howlin’ Country

10.02.26

Are you heading to Howlin’ Country at Foreshore Park on Saturday 14 February? Save your feet for boot scooting by catching a bus, tram or ferry to Customs House or Queens Wharf for a short walk to the festival gates. Newcastle Transport are making getting to and from the festival as easy and quick as […]

Are You Ready for School Return?

22.01.26

It’s that time of the year again… back to school! You’ve got the new backpack and shoes, but have you found a bus route? Tick one thing off the list by checking your school travel options. Here’s everything you need to know, from planning your trip and travelling to school safely. It’s easy to check […]

New Year’s Eve at Queens Wharf

19.12.25

Join the party on Newcastle Foreshore for New Years Eve! Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. Don’t miss the Fireworks spectacular, shooting off from the Harbour at 9pm. Prepare to be wowed by the colourful, 12-minute display as we send off 2025 in style. Getting there · Light rail […]

Christmas Bus & Colouring In Competition

1.12.25

The Christmas Bus is here The festive season has arrived — and Newcastle Transport is spreading Christmas cheer across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with the return of the beloved Newcastle Transport Christmas Bus! The Christmas-themed bus is fully decked out with festive decorations, jingling tunes and holiday spirit as it carries passengers around on selected […]

Route 14 Service Diversions – Darby Street Festival

5.11.25

Please be advised that Darby Street, between Bull Street and Queen Street, will be closed in both directions from 4:00am Saturday 8 November until 1:00am Sunday, 9 November. During this time, Route 14 services will be unable to travel through the affected area. As a result, the following stops will be temporarily closed: 230063 – […]

Getting to Strummingbird Music Festival

15.10.25

Are you heading to the Strummingbird Country Music Festival at Foreshore Park on Saturday 1 November? You’re in for a treat, with international country artists, line dancing, and even a mechanical bull! Leave the car at home and catch public transport into the CBD. · Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 11am […]

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day

24.09.25

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]