Bus services
About BUSIT
BUSIT public transport services in the Taupō District and wider Waikato region are managed by Waikato Regional Council. In the Taupō District, operation of the buses is contracted to Tranzit and co-funded by Taupō District Council and NZ Transport Agency.
Timetables
Two main bus services are provided for the Taupō District:
- Taupō Connector travels between Wharewaka, Taupō CBD, Taupō South and Nukuhau, six days a week.
- Connect2Taupō connects outlying areas to Taupō, including Tūrangi, Tokoroa, Mangakino, Acacia Bay and Wairakei, at least one day a week.
Bee Card and fares
Bee Card is a smartcard system used to pay for BUSIT services in the Taupō District and other public transport throughout the Waikato region.
Bee Card is the cheapest way to travel and using a registered Bee Card means you're eligible for fare capping and free transfers between buses.
Cards can be purchased online and from participating retailers including our Taupō District Council customer service centres in Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino.