Free Family Adventure Pass
The BUSIT Free Family Adventure Pass
We want more families to experience BUSIT's regional (blue) services over the school holidays. We are giving you the opportunity to travel for free as part our "Free Family Adventure Pass".
From Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July families who present the "Free Family Adventure Pass" (on their phone or printed version) to the driver will get a free ride on BUSIT's regional services.
It's one pass per family (up to 2 adults and 4 kids). We understand that families come in all sizes so if your family/group is larger, we suggest another adult also downloads a pass and presents that as well. Check out the FAQ for more information about how it works!
Ride our double decker buses
Make the journey part of the fun! During the Free Family Pass promotion, some services on our Route 20 (Cambridge) and Route 24 (Te Awamutu) are operated by double decker buses – perfect for families and kids who love riding up top.
Double deckers offer plenty of space and great views!
| Departing Cambridge to Transport Centre | Departing Transport Centre to Cambridge (Pope Tce) |
| AM | |
| 7.15 | 8.20 |
| 9.40 | 10.40 |
| PM | |
| 12.10 | 13.15 |
| 14.20 | 15.30 |
| 16.45 | 17.45 |
| 19.10 | 20.15 |
| Departing Kihikihi to Transport Centre | Departing Transport Centre to Kihikihi |
| AM | |
| 7.25 | 8.25 |
| 9.40 | 10.35 |
| PM | |
| 12.05 | 12.55 |
| 14.10 | 15.30 |
| 17.25 | 18.20 |
| 19.20 | 20.15 |
Please note: while we plan double decker buses on these routes, services may vary depending on vehicle availability. A single‑deck bus may operate instead at times.
Conditions of use
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each pass is valid for up to 2 adults and 4 kids, if you have more in your group, arrange for another adult to also download the pass.
- This promotion is only valid during the school holidays (Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July 2026
- For use on BUSIT's regional (blue) services only including;
- 20. Cambridge
- 21. Northern Connector
- 22. Eastern Connector
- 23. Raglan
- 24. Te Awamutu
- 26. Te Kuiti
- 27/28 Tauwhare Pa/Tamahere
- 30/31/32 South Waikato Connector
- Tokoroa Circuit
- District Circuit
- Tokoroa Connector
- 33. Taupō Connector
- 344/35/36/37/38 Connect 2 Taupō
- 44. Pōkeno to Pukekohe
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Can we use a family pass more than once?
Yes, you can! Families can use the pass as many times as they like over the school holiday period- from Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July 2026
How many people can I use one pass for?
It's one pass per family (up to 2 adults and 4 kids). We understand that families come in all sizes so if your family/group is larger, we suggest another adult also downloads a pass and presents that as well.
How long does this promotion run?
The school holiday period - from Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July 2026
I don't have children, can I get the free travel
This is a special offer only available for families over the school holiday period so no people travelling without children or on their own are not entitled to redeem this.
Can I use this pass on the urban Hamilton buses (the green ones)?
Sorry, no - this is only valid on our regional (blue) services.
When is the school holidays?
From Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July 2026
What if a passenger doesn’t have a phone or data and can’t access the pass?
You can head to the Transport Centre or one our local retailers to pick up a printed copy of a pass to present! Or if you have a printer elsewhere, print the pass off and show it to the driver.