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 Monday 20th September to Sunday 5th October 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.

Download your pass here!

- 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 (Monday 20 September to Sunday 5 October)
- For use on BUSIT's regional (blue) services only including;
  - 20. Cambridge
  - 21. Northern Connector
  - 22. Eastern Connector
  - 23. Raglan
  - 24. Te Awamutu
  - 25. Taumarunui
  - 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

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 20 September to 5 October 2025

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 Monday 20 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.

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.

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 Monday 20th September to Sunday 5th October 2025.

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 (see list here) 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.