Kaimai Shuttle
Free shuttle between Hamilton and Tauranga campuses on a first-come first-served basis. See info about services, routes, timetables; don't forget to register before you book.
This service is available to enrolled students who live in one region and are required to travel from one campus to the other for classes, research supervision, or matters that are related to their university study. 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 7am Tauranga to Hamilton and 5.15pm return vehicle is usually a bus rather than a van.
The Kaimai Shuttle runs Monday to Friday during teaching weeks of Trimesters A, B and C, and teaching periods G and H (excluding public holidays). It does not run during teaching recesses, study and exam weeks.
Shuttle stops
|
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) |
The shuttle leaves promptly, so ensure you are at the departure point at least ten minutes beforehand
Shuttle timetable during A and B Trimester
| Depart Tauranga | Arrive Hamilton |
|---|---|
| 7:00am | 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 |
Shuttle 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 |
The conditions of use for the Kaimai Shuttle
- All bookings must be made in advance and are confirmed on a first-in, first-served basis
- All passengers must check-in for every journey by showing their their Student or Staff ID card to the driver so that their booking can be recorded and confirmed
- 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.