Ka eke ki runga I te pahi ki te takutai Take the bus to the beach!
The BusLink beach bus service will be running again in Summer 2026.
This summer the route will be Rose Street Whangārei to Ruakākā Beach. The beach bus will run every Thursday, from Thursday 8 January to Thursday 5 February 2026.
The bus will leave Rose Street bus hub for Ruakākā Beach at 11.15am and return from the beach at 2pm, arriving at Rose Street at c2.45pm.
The beach bus is a cash only service, $5 single, $10 return
Onerahi road safety works (WDC) - CityLink Route 2 Onerahi
Whangarei District Council (WDC) starts road safety works on 7 January 2026, for 2 weeks. CityLink Route 2 Onerahi will be impacted:
Morning service:
Route 2 will re-route down Kokich Crescent, then Clotworthy Crescent
The bus stop at 152 Old Onerahi Road will temporarily move to 8 Clotworthy Crescent.
Afternoon service:
Route 2 will enter via Clotworthy Crescent.
Ngā pārongo ratonga Service updates
Christmas bus holidays
No BusLink services on public holidays, so no CityLink or BusLink services on
Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025
Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January 2026
Hokianga Link
Catch a public bus from Omapere/Opononi via Rawene to Kaikohe and back, every Tuesday and Thursday! And, you can change at Kaikohe to travel on to Kerikeri/Waipapa on the Mid North Link.
Find out more
Bus bike racks are back!
CityLink’s bus fleet has been fitted with new safety-compliant bike racks, so passengers can bus their bike again.
Watch our video on how to bus your bike
Experience seamless travel with BusLink and CityLink
With BusLink, you enjoy reliable and affordable transportation throughout Northland. Our services connect you to key destinations, ensuring you travel comfortably and efficiently.
Whether you're a commuter, a backpacker, a senior, or visiting friends and whānau, jump on board a BusLink service for iconic routes around Te Taitokerau or travel Whangārei in a CityLink bus.
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3 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe 0474