News & events

As part of the April school holidays, Newcastle Transport will be hosting a free Fairies on the Ferry event at Stockton Wharf on Thursday 24 April! Jump on a ferry, say hello and get your face painted by our fairy friends. Make it a real adventure and visit the Stockton Playground & Skate Park as […]

Bus Driver Appreciation Day was a huge success, thanks to all of you! On 18 March, we celebrated the incredible drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving—rain, hail, or shine. We received so many heartfelt messages from the community, and we made sure to share them with our drivers. From words of gratitude to […]

We’re excited to cheer on the mighty Matildas as they take on Korea Republic, right here in Newcastle!  The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Monday 7 April, with a 7.30pm kick off time.  Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get to the game! Free bus services […]

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 […]

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 28 February to 2 March? Newcastle Transport can help you get there! Save time finding a park and gain more time enjoying the show by using public transport.   Bus If you are travelling from Mount Hutton, Charlestown or Adamstown, the route 28 stops directly out the front Broadmeadow […]

Newcastle Transport is calling on drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and public transport users to “Be Bus Aware” this Bus Safety Week. The annual campaign runs from 17 to 23 February and highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users. Here at Newcastle Transport, we have a fleet of almost 200 buses, completing […]

Welcome to university life! You’ve got your books, your laptop, and probably a few snacks to survive those long study sessions—but have you figured out how you’re getting to campus? Skip the parking hassle and hop on public transport! With frequent bus routes to Callaghan Campus and both bus and light rail services stopping at […]