Free buses are back

FREE holiday buses are back for the festive season, with locals and visitors able to travel around Noosa for free from Boxing Day to 4 January.
At Easter, more than 32,000 people boarded the free holiday buses, which are the highest passenger numbers on record for the Easter free services, according to Noosa Council’s director for planning and infrastructure Martin Drydale.
Mr Drydale said the numbers highlighted the popularity of the service and a recent survey found passengers enjoyed the convenience.
The initiative aims to reduce congestion during peak holiday periods, promote public transport and provide stress-free access to Noosa’s popular tourist precincts.
The local bus services that will operate free to the public between 26 December and 4 January include:
* Route 626 – Sunrise Beach to Tewantin via Noosa Heads;
* Route 627 – Sunshine Beach to Tewantin via Noosa Heads;
* Route 628 – Noosa Junction to Noosa Parklands via Noosa Civic;
* Route 629 – Noosa Junction to Tewantin via Noosa Civic;
* Route 632 – Cooran to Noosa via Cooroy and Pomona;
* Route 064 – Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads (Temporary Shuttle);
* Boreen Point to Tewantin Flexilink; and
* Noosa Council Cabs Service.
The free holiday bus program is delivered in partnership with TransLink and Sunshine Coast bus operator, Sunbus.
For bus routes, timetable information and to plan your journey, visit the TransLink website at www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30, anytime.
For Flexilink and council cabs timetables visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/traffic-transport or call Noosa Council on 5329 6500.