BUSIT Hamilton and Waikato bus service

Hours of operation

24/7

Months of operation

All Year

Free phone number

You can BUSIT to visit whanau and friends, BUSIT to Hamilton Gardens, you can even BUSIT to hit the waves in Raglan!

Using public transport is an affordable, convenient, relaxing and comfortable way to get around and see our region. With free Wi-Fi and accessible buses – why travel any other way? Sit back, relax and enjoy being driven.

With 19 city routes and 16 regional routes, BUSIT helps you move around the Waikato region!

Waikato uses the Bee Card ticketing system which is available throughout most New Zealand regions – so if you’re visiting from Northland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Hawkes-Bay, Manawat–u-Whanganui, Nelson, Otago or Invercargill – your Bee Card is ready to use! If you’re from elsewhere, no worries – Bee Cards are available to purchase and top-up from the Hamilton Transport Centre seven days a week.

Find out more at busit.co.nz

Pricing

$2 - 24 (Adult)

$2 - 24 (Child)

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens

From ancient Egypt to a 21-century Concept Garden. Admission to the enclosed gardens requires a paid entry fee for visitors who live outside of Hamilton, with children under 16 years of age free. Unlike any botanical garden, our unique attraction is rated among the top 3 things to do in New Zealand and is in the top 1% of attractions globally on TripAdvisor. Discover the magic of Hamilton Gardens with one of our tours. Whether you're a first-time explorer or a returning visitor, this immersive journey unveils fascinating tales, discovering the cultural significance woven into every petal and pathway.  Or opt for an Audio Guide to enjoy a narrated journey through the ages and across the continents, exploring at your own pace. 

SkyCity Hamilton

SkyCity Hamilton

SkyCity Hamilton is situated inside the former Chief Post Office, in a building designed to maximise a superb riverside location on the banks of the Waikato River. With a range of dining and entertainment outlets, including EATBurger - voted the Waikato's best burger and The Local Taphouse - the first Good George bar in the CBD, there is something for everyone at SkyCity Hamilton! Enjoy the excitement and atmosphere of the Main Gaming Floor with over 300 gaming machines and 23 table games (R20 to enter the casino) or strike up a little competition on level two with Hamilton's only bowling alley, Bowl and Social, a world-class venue offering non-stop fun and state of the art technology!

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

Haere mai! Welcome to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Perched above the mighty Waikato River, this world-class museum and art gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of the Waikato. Visit us to experience visual stories and guided activities that bring our art, history, culture and science to life through an inspirational programme that aims to challenge and inspire you.

Confinement Escape Rooms

Confinement Escape Rooms Hamilton

Offering an exciting team building experience in the heart of Hamilton. Perfect for friends, couples, work groups and families. Try escaping one of our four themed rooms, explore the city on one of our scavenger hunts or grab one of our take home escape games. Confinement provide stimulating games which challenge you to think outside the box - allowing you to escape your everyday life and immerse in an alternative reality. An experience your inner child craves, delivering a heart-racing activity. Are you in? The Escape Rooms accommodate teams of 2 - 8 players per room. The Scavenger hunts are created for teams of 2 - 6 players with a total of 12 teams playing simultaneously across 2 hunts. Large groups are welcome.

Sands Carving Studio

Carve Your Own Mere

Carve your own traditional Māori weapon - the mere: a greenstone club. This workshop is designed with entry-level carvers in mind, but some carving experience is highly recommended, and will take a minimum of 7 - 8 hrs. In this workshop, we will cover the cultural history of the form, the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a pounamu mere. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a fully completed and bound mere to take home.

Nature & Nosh Tours

Nature & Nosh - 4 Day Coastal Charm Taster, Hiking and Food Tour

Welcome to our little corner of paradise. If you only have four days to spare, spend it walking and tasting with us. We've curated an escape with four beautiful guided day walks and some delicious local artisan tasting experiences. Perfect if you like small group tours and good company. Visit one of the finest remaining Kauri groves in a diverse ecological area. Walk along pristine rolling coastlines and take in the endless views. Visit a working artisan salt farm and have your lunch cooked for you on the beach. Sample the best gin on the planet at our boutique distillery. Take in panoramic coastal scenery on a private peninsula walk. Enjoy freshly prepared evening meals at the end of your day's exploration.

All things to do

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