AIMS Games - Free Buses

FREE BUSES
Make the journey part of the fun 

Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council are making it easy to travel sustainably and get places easily, with free buses.

The Zespri AIMS Games aren’t just about what happens on the field or court. Travelling together with Baybus is a chance to share the excitement, connect with other teams and build team spirit before the next game. Plus, it saves time and keeps everyone moving together.

Travel between venues oN The free Loop Buses

From Monday, 7 September to Friday, 11 September, free Loop Buses will run every 30 minutes between key venues in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa, stopping at:

  • Pilot Bay

  • Mount Mainstreet shops

  • Blake Park

  • Baywave

  • Mercury Baypark

  • Gordon Spratt Reserve

Hop on and off as you like while travelling between venues, if you have time take the opportunity to explore the beach and vibrant Mount Maunganui shopping precinct.

Use The Baybus urban network – free for Athletes And coaches

Athletes, coaches and referees can ride the Baybus urban network for free across Tauranga during the Zespri AIMS Games. Simply show your Zespri AIMS Games app to the driver to ride for free.

Getting to your venues couldn’t be easier – just check out the Baybus urban map to see which routes will take you where you need to go.

You can also visit baybus.co.nz to plan your journey.

 (Please note, parents and family members are not eligible unless they are a coach or referee. Buses accept cash or Bee Card).

Bus lane stickers - school mINIvans

Mini vans are entitled to use bus lanes in Tauranga City.

If your team's transport is a 9+ seater vehicle, feel free to download the A4 poster below and stick it on the inside of the rear window of your school's minivan.