Regional roadworks

SH4 near the Makatote Viaduct

Getting to Whanganui Vintage Weekend will be easy for everyone, with Connect - Horizons Regional Transport and Whanganui District Council putting on increased and free public transport services. Horizons’ manager transport services, Mark Read, says Te Ngaru The Tide will be running an extended timetable, while all urban bus services in Whanganui will also be free from

(which is the Wellington Anniversary public holiday).

“We know Whanganui Vintage Weekend is massive for the city, with people traveling from near and far to be part of the party. We’re excited to give people free and efficient ways to get across the city over the long weekend.

“The Tide will run on its Friday timetable on Saturday as well – every 20 minutes in both directions from 7.00am until 7.00pm, then hourly until the last service leaving at 11.00pm,” Mark Read says. “This means you can get to and from Vintage Weekend events easily no matter what time of day you need to travel.”

There will also be some changes to routes due to the Vintage Weekend street pedestrianisations.

Between Wicksteed Street and Trafalgar Square, buses will take Guyton Street and St Hill Street to avoid the closures on Drews Avenue, Ridgway Street and Victoria Avenue. Please also note all bus services will run on their Saturday timetables on the Monday, 22 January public holiday.

For information about The Tide including fare capping, pets on buses and public transport in Whanganui, please visit:

To read Horizons’ full media release including more details on The Tide, visit:

Allow for extra travelling time if you’re heading north on SH4 over the next fortnight due to roadworks near the Makatote Viaduct. Stop/go traffic management and detours will be in place on various days during the work period – work is scheduled to be completed on 25 January. For more information, please visit: