Newcastle Writers Festival, one of the largest literary festivals in Australia is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festival runs from Friday 31 March to Sunday 2 April, with over 100 writers from Newcastle and across Australia featured in the program. Most events will take place in the Civic precinct, so take the stress out of […]
There’s nothing like seeing the mighty Newcastle Knights play on their home turf at McDonald Jones Stadium. We’re looking forward to operating the McDonald Jones Shuttle Stadium service for another season, with 5 different services operating from key locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You can also get to any of the Knights home games […]
Here at Newcastle Transport, we have a fleet of almost 200 buses, completing hundreds of trips across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie each day. Since launching in 2015, the NSW Road Safety “Be Bus Aware” campaign, comprising Bus Safety Week, has been raising awareness on how to improve safety on and around buses for all road […]
Today Newcastle Transport begins an exciting journey of energy transition with the first Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) hitting the road. Minster for Transport and Roads, David Elliott said this was the first permanent electric bus introduced in Regional and Outer Metropolitan NSW, supporting Transport for NSW’s energy transition. “The NSW Government is committed to transitioning […]
Heading to the Newcastle Show on 3-5 March? Newcastle Transport buses, ferry and light rail can get you there. Save time finding a parking and have more time to enjoy the festivities and events by using public transport. Check out your travel options below or plan your trip using your favourite transport app. Bus If […]
Additional ferry services Sunday 5 February 2023 – Stockton Triathlon If you’re competing in or spectating at the Island Triathlon in Stockton this weekend, Newcastle Transport is the best way to get there! Additional ferry services will operate from 5:15am on Sunday morning to transport event participants and spectators across the harbour to get themselves […]
Get together your family and friends and head into Newcastle’s foreshore this New Year’s Eve to ring in 2023! Brought to you by the City of Newcastle, a combined fireworks and air show extravaganza will light up Newcastle’s skyline. The main event will feature jaw-dropping aerobatic fly overs courtesy of Paul Bennett Airshows, commencing from […]
