Southlink information

Southlink bus services run up to three days a week and are operated by Weir Brothers and Pickering Motors under contract to the Taranaki Regional Council.

Which towns on which days?

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Weekdays

The Hāwera-New Plymouth Connector runs four return trips between Hāwera and New Plymouth (through Normanby, Eltham, Stratford and Inglewood), extending from and to Ōpunake via Manaia on the first and final services. Bookings are no longer essential for the Connector bus service.

Southlink services are operated by Weir Bros

Southlink services are operated by Weir Bros.

Southlink fares

 

 

South of Hāwera

Waverley-Pātea-Hāwera:
Bee Card fare applies

  • 1 Zone
  • $2 one way

North of Hāwera

Ōpunake-Kaponga-Mania-Ohawe-Hāwera:
Bee Card fare applies

  • 2 Zones
  • $3 one way


ŌPUNAKE-NEW PLYMOUTH

Bee Card fare applies

  • 3 Zones
  • $4 one way

SUPERGOLD CARD

Holders of SuperGold Cards can travel free on off-peak Southlink services (those running between 9am and 3pm).

The SuperGold Card is available to all eligible New Zealanders aged 65 or over and those under this age who receive NZ Superannuation or the Veterans Pension.

For more information, go to www.supergold.govt.nz(external link).