Residents and visitors alike are being encouraged to take advantage of convenient and free bus services to explore all that Noosa Shire has to offer.
Free Go Noosa holiday buses are returning for the Easter school holidays, from April 1 to 16.
Mayor Clare Stewart said the free bus services offered a fun and stress-free way to travel around the shire.
“Residents and staff can avoid the stress and time of having to look for a car park in the busy Hastings Street precinct by hopping on board the free bus service,” Cr Stewart said.
“The more people who choose to park and ride or leave their car at home, the better the traffic will be, which will speed up the bus trip.”
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The free park-and-ride 065 electric loop bus will operate between Hastings Street and the AFL grounds on Weyba Road.
“The electric loop bus is powered by 100 per cent renewable energy and provides a stress-free way to park and ride into the busy Hastings Street precinct,” Cr Stewart said.
“You can choose to park your car anywhere along the loop bus route and simply jump on.”
The 065 loop bus service operates about every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm, and every 30 minutes from 7pm to 10pm.
The Noosa weather is typically good during autumn, with the drop in humidity signalling an excellent opportunity to walk or ride around town.
“The Noosa Parade pathway upgrade has provided new on-road bike lanes and wider shared paths to help encourage residents and visitors to switch to active transport when heading into the busy Noosa Heads precinct,” Cr Stewart said.
“If you are looking for a new experience, several off-road paths are available on our walking and cycling map. You can grab a copy at the Visitor Information Centres or on council’s website.
“We encourage everybody to enjoy the journey these school holidays by jumping on a bus, ferry or bike.”
The Go Noosa free holiday bus program is delivered in partnership with Translink.
For timetable information download the Translink journey planner, visit the Translink website or call 13 12 30. Services 620, 622, 630 and 631 travel outside Noosa Shire and are not included in the free services.
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