Dedicated eBus routes
To help make this celebration as accessible and inclusive as possible, we have arranged a number of dedicated eBus services for the day.
These chartered routes have been designed to support older people from across Nelson and Tasman to attend the event, including those who may not usually access public transport or who would otherwise find travelling to the venue difficult on the day.
These additional services have been made possible through the generous support of Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council. We will also have a team of volunteer ‘Bus Buddies’ travelling on each route to provide practical assistance, answer questions, and offer a friendly welcome along the way. Whether you're a regular eBus passenger or stepping aboard for the first time, our Bus Buddies will be there to help make the journey comfortable and straightforward.
We encourage anyone considering using one of these services to review the timetable below and choose the route that best suits their location:
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Departs and returns between Nelson Bus Hub and Founders Park every 30 minutes from 10:15 am - 2:15 pm
FREE for all travellers, no booking required
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20 Wallace Street, Motueka
Departs 9:30amMapua Hall
Departs 9:50amFounders Park
Arrives 10:40amReturn Journey
Founders Park
Departs 1:30pmMapua Hall
Departs 2:20pmMotueka - 20 Wallace Street
Arrives 2:40pmFREE for all travellers, bookings required, email: contact@acnt.org.nz
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All on Board Journey, assisted by volunteer ‘Bus Buddies’
Richmond Interchange
Departs 10:28amStoke Interchange
Departs 10:41amNelson Bus Hub
Departs 11:15amFounders Park
Arrives 11:30amReturn Journey
Founders Park
Departs 1:30pmNelson Bus Hub
Departs 1:51pmStoke Interchange
Departs 2:15pmRichmond Interchange
Arrives 2:30pmFREE for SuperGold card-holders.
To book or learn more, contact Jackie: jackie@acnt.org.nz -
Assisted by volunteer ‘Bus Buddy’
Atawhai 4 Square to Founders Park
Departs 10:18am - Arrives 10:25amReturn Journey
Founders Park to Atawhai (Corders Park)
Departs 1:30pm - Arrives 1:38pm
or Departs 2:00pm - Arrives 2:08pmFREE for SuperGold card-holders.
To book or learn more, contact Jackie: jackie@acnt.org.nz -
Assisted by volunteer ‘Bus Buddy’
Brook Valley Holiday Park to Nelson Bus Hub
Departs 10:30am - Arrives 10:45amReturn Journey
Nelson Bus Hub to Brook Valley Holiday Park
Departs 2:09pm - Arrives 2:24pm
or Departs 2:44pm - Arrives 2:59pmFREE for SuperGold card-holders.
To book or learn more, contact Jackie: jackie@acnt.org.nz -
Assisted by volunteer ‘Bus Buddy’
Wakefield Village Hall
Departs 8:57amRichmond Interchange
Departs 9:23amNelson Bus Hub
Arrives 9:45amReturn Journey
Nelson Bus Hub
Departs 1:57pmRichmond Interchange
Departs 2:19pmWakefield Village Hall
Arrives 2:42pmFREE for SuperGold card-holders.
To book or learn more, contact Jackie: jackie@acnt.org.nz
To register for the Motueka return journey, email Tanya: contact@acnt.org.nz
To join or learn more about the R1, R3, R4 or R6 assisted journeys, email Jackie: jackie@acnt.org.nz
