Free School Holiday Activities

10.04.24

As part of the April school holidays, Newcastle Transport will be offering free face painting and balloon magic on Wednesday 17, Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 April. Fairies, superheroes and carnival artists will be using ferry, bus and light rail to get around these school holidays – make sure you catch them! As well as […]
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Getting to the Newcastle Show with Newcastle Transport

21.02.24

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 1 – 3 March? Newcastle Transport can help you get there! Save time finding a park and gain more time enjoying the show by using public transport. Check out your travel options below or plan your trip using your favourite transport app. Visit the Newcastle Show website.   Bus […]
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Getting to the P!NK concert

31.01.24

Are you heading to McDonald Jones Stadium to see three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, P!NK perform on Tuesday 13 February 2024? If you answered yes, Newcastle Transport will help you get there and back! Gates open at 5pm, so arrive early to beat the crowds! For more information about the concert visit McDonald Jones Stadium.   […]
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Additional ferry services for Stockton Triathlon

29.01.24

Additional ferry services Sunday 4 February 2024 – 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 […]
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Get out and about these school holidays on Newcastle Transport

12.01.24

Wondering what to do these school holidays? Why not get out and about on Newcastle Transport? There are lots of places to explore and you can make a day of it on bus, ferry and light rail. Check out some of our suggestions and hop on the bus, ferry or light rail to get there […]
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New Year’s Eve 2023

22.12.23

Newcastle’s Hunter River is set to light up for New Years Eve 2023 at Queens Wharf foreshore. Two show-stopping aerobatic flyovers by Paul Bennet will be sure to turn heads to the sky, while a trio of fire dancers will dazzle audiences on the ground before a massive fireworks finale at 9pm. Leave the car […]
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Christmas Bus hits the road!

8.12.23

Say hello to our brightest Christmas Bus yet! The jolly bus has been wrapped with an Australian Christmas theme, decked out with colourful decorations and plays your favourite christmas carols onboard. The iconic bus will be on the road until 25 December 2023. To jump onboard, download the timetable and find a service near you! […]
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Getting to the Newcastle Airshow

8.11.23

Are you heading to the Newcastle Airshow on Saturday 18 November?  We’re running additional bus, light rail and ferry services to help you get there! With big crowds expected around the CBD, we recommend planning ahead and allowing extra travel time. Plan your trip using Trip Planner or your favourite travel app. For information regarding […]
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Getting to the Paul McCartney concert

11.10.23

Are you heading to McDonald Jones Stadium to see music royalty, Paul McCartney perform on Tuesday 24 October? If you answered yes, Newcastle Transport will help you get there and back!    Getting there Free bus services will run at regular intervals from limited bus stops along six different routes to the stadium. Download Timetable […]
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Getting to Lake Mac Living Smart Festival 2023

12.09.23

Lake Mac Living Smart Festival  Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events. The festival will run for two days, with the Living Smart Festival on Saturday 16 September and the Lake Mac Living Together Festival on Sunday 17 September. Getting to […]
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