Kaimai Shuttle
Free shuttle between Hamilton and Tauranga campuses on a first-come first-served basis. See info about services, routes, timetables, and tracking; don't forget to register before you book.
Kaimai Shuttle
The Kaimai Shuttle service is available to enrolled students need to be on the other campus for University studies or a University-related event. It is expected that students book a return trip on the same day.
The service is also available to staff who are required to work across both campuses. Manager approval is required.
The Kaimai Shuttle buses run Monday to Friday during teaching weeks of Trimesters A, B and C, and teaching periods G and H (excluding public holidays).
The service does not run during teaching recesses, study and exam weeks.
Download the TN360 app to track the location of your shuttle.
Shuttle stops
The buses leave promptly, so ensure you are at the departure point at least ten minutes beforehand.
|
Campus |
Pick up / Drop off points |
|---|---|
|
Tauranga |
Durham Lane area, beside the Mr G Mural. Note: Durham Lane is on the western side of the campus and is not on Google Maps. It runs parallel between Cameron Road and Durham Street. |
|
Hamilton |
Main University Bus Stop (Gate 1, outside campus shops) |
Timetable during A and B Trimesters
| Depart Tauranga | Arrive Hamilton |
|---|---|
| 7:15am | 8:50am |
| 9:15am | 10:50am |
| 3:15pm | 4:50pm |
| 5:15pm | 6:50pm |
| Depart Hamilton | Arrive Tauranga |
|---|---|
| 7:15am | 8:50am |
| 9:15am | 10:50am |
| 3:15pm | 4:50pm |
| 5:15pm | 6:50pm |
Timetable during C Trimester, G and H Teaching periods
| Depart Tauranga | Arrive Hamilton |
|---|---|
| 7:15am | 8:50am |
| 3:15pm | 4:50pm |
| Depart Hamilton | Arrive Tauranga |
|---|---|
| 9:15am | 10:50am |
| 5:15pm | 6:50pm |
See the Key University dates for Trimester and teaching period dates.
Conditions of use for the Kaimai Shuttle
- Bookings must be made in advance and are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All passengers must check in for each journey by presenting a Student or Staff ID card to the driver, ensuring the booking is recorded and confirmed.
- If a booking is no longer needed, it must be cancelled. Repeated no-shows may result in cancellation of your registration.
- The availability of the service is not guaranteed, and may be affected by circumstances outside of the University’s control.
- While the university endeavours to supply the service, it will not be responsible for delay or non-availability.
- The service is a contracted service and the university is not responsible for the acts or omissions of of the service provider.
- For the consideration of others, eating hot foods is not allowed and noise must be kept to a minimum, with headphones used for audio devices.
Register for the Shuttle
Students and staff must be registered to use the Kaimai Shuttle service. Once registered you will receive an email confirming how to book your seat.
- Students: To register, email uwt@waikato.ac.nz and include your name and student ID.
- Staff: Line managers email uwt@waikato.ac.nz to request registration for their staff, specifying the required date range for the service. If a fleet vehicle would typically be approved for the trip, staff are likely to be entitled to register for the shuttle.
Register before booking the shuttle
Shuttle Location Tracking
Did you know you can track where your shuttle is? Use the TN360 app on your phone or use the Teketrac Navman website in your browser.
Download the TN360 app from the:
Or, go to the Teketrac Navman website:
- Under the heading Main Platforms, select TN360 Login button,
- enter the credentials:
- Username: kaimai.shuttle
- Password: @Kaimai360