How to Get Around - Visit Hamilton

Hamilton Map

Plan your visit to Hamilton with our handy maps.

Free Hamilton City Centre Bus

The CBD shuttle is the most convenient way to get around the central business district (CBD) and it's free!

The bus leaves every 10 minutes Monday to Friday, 7am- 6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. It operates in a one way loop from Anglesea Street outside the Transport Centre, to Caro Street, with a stop outside the i-SITE in Garden Place, and then travels to Alexandra Street, Hood Street, north along Victoria Street, Liverpool Street and then south along Anglesea Street.

http://www.busit.co.nz/Hamilton-routes/CBD-shuttle/

Hamilton Transport Centre

Hamilton Transport Centre is located on the corner of Bryce Street and Anglesea Street. It is the central hub for passenger services in Hamilton, regional and national coach buses.

Ticketing and information counters are available within the centre, as well as a café and public toilets.

Local Buses

With 28 bus routes in Hamilton and 10 others throughout the region, Waikato Regional Council’s BUSIT service can work for you.

Waikato has a comprehensive local bus network, attracting more than four million passenger trips each year. Hamilton has around 900 bus stops and there are also bus services to Raglan, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Paeroa and Huntly, Waikato.

For more information on the BUSIT network, visit http://www.busit.co.nz/

National Buses

The Great Journeys of NZ

New Zealand's only passenger rail company, combines world famous scenic train journeys with quality facilities and comfort.

The Northern Explorer journey travels between Auckland and Wellington through Hamilton.

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Interislander

Sail the most scenic ferry ride in the world with the Interislander Cook Strait ferry. Taking you from Wellington City to Picton through the pristine waters of the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

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Hamilton Taxis and Driver In Control

Hamilton Taxis

Dial-a-Cab 0800 342 522
Hamilton Taxis 0800 477 477
Red Cabs Ltd 07 839 3939

Driver in Control

Drivesafe 027 506 4708
Drive in Control 07 846 1931
Kiwi Dial a Driver 021 120 9446

Bike, Car, Motorbike and Campervan Rentals

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Road and Sport Harley Davidson

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Hamilton Airport

Providing a gateway for domestic flights.

The airport is located 15 minutes drive south of central city Hamilton. Directions to it and from the airport are clearly marked with road signs on State Highway 1 and State Highway 3. Either of these highways can be taken to and from the airport.

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