Bus Shuttle Newcastle NSW Port

[Normo]

Hi

We are going on Pacific Sun in March. Would anyone know if there is a Bus Shuttle from Newcastle to the wharf and if so is there a charge to board it.

regards

Normo

[ScrabbleNut]

Hi

We are going on Pacific Sun in March. Would anyone know if there is a Bus Shuttle from Newcastle to the wharf and if so is there a charge to board it.

regards

Normo

 

Hi Normo ... it depends where you need to travel from...:confused:

[Billy and Charlie's Mum]

If you are coming from the airport..... yes, there is a shuttle bus that will take you to the port. I have used it but I can't remember how much, don't think it was more than 15 - 20 $ each. If there is more than 2 of you it would be more economical to take a taxi.

[ScrabbleNut]

I just found this information ...

 

http://www.midacmedia.com/cgi-bin/series.pl?Code=iINhedc2&Template=huntercom&Parent=hedc&nostyle=&co=\

 

.....CRUISE SHIPPING

 

Meet & Greet Services

 

Harbour Foreshores lined by the community to welcome ships into Port

Historical Fort Scratchley Cannon Salute

Welcoming Band on Arrival

Lord Mayor City Plaque Presentation to the Captain – maiden visits

Regional Tourism Information booth with trained staff

30 Uniformed Cruise Hunter Volunteers to assist passengers

Maps & brochures

On-site Taxi stand and coordinator

Free City Shuttle Bus to city ands beaches with information guides on board and at the city stop

Art & craft market stalls and food & wine tasting stalls on the wharf

Other entertainment and service options available by negotiation

Transport

 

Are shuttle buses available? Yes, by arrangement

Shuttle bus capacity? 22+

Are taxis available? Yes

Is there a Taxi Coordinator on-site? Yes

Can passengers walk into town? Yes

Are hire cars available from Wharf? Yes

Are Chauffeured limousines available for hire? Yes

Are bicycles available for hire from wharf? Yes, by request

Is there public transport? Yes, trains & buses

[Billy and Charlie's Mum]

I just found this information ...

 

http://www.midacmedia.com/cgi-bin/series.pl?Code=iINhedc2&Template=huntercom&Parent=hedc&nostyle=&co=\

 

.....CRUISE SHIPPING

 

Meet & Greet Services

 

Harbour Foreshores lined by the community to welcome ships into Port

Historical Fort Scratchley Cannon Salute

Welcoming Band on Arrival

Lord Mayor City Plaque Presentation to the Captain – maiden visits

Regional Tourism Information booth with trained staff

30 Uniformed Cruise Hunter Volunteers to assist passengers

Maps & brochures

On-site Taxi stand and coordinator

Free City Shuttle Bus to city ands beaches with information guides on board and at the city stop

Art & craft market stalls and food & wine tasting stalls on the wharf

Other entertainment and service options available by negotiation

Transport

 

Are shuttle buses available? Yes, by arrangement

Shuttle bus capacity? 22+

Are taxis available? Yes

Is there a Taxi Coordinator on-site? Yes

Can passengers walk into town? Yes

Are hire cars available from Wharf? Yes

Are Chauffeured limousines available for hire? Yes

Are bicycles available for hire from wharf? Yes, by request

Is there public transport? Yes, trains & buses

 

That is from the Port into the City..... I am sure we paid for our shuttle from the airport to the cruise port.

[Normo]

Thanks all for the reply's , the following info. relates to Pacific Sun leaving from Newcastle NSW.

Pedestrian wharf access is not permitted

Shuttle Transfer Services - only pickup and drop off only. No parking permitted.

Bus Stops

There will be two bus stops for the service:

Channel Berth Cruise Terminal – Outside the baggage drop area.

Newcastle Train Station – Bus interchange located at the northern end of the station.

Timetable

The service will operate from 7:00am – 3:00pm, with no set timetable. Each loop is estimated to take 30 minutes. Multiple buses will be in service, and are expected to depart every 10-15 minutes

[JeanBee]

Regardless of what you were told when you booked, P&O is now charging $15 Aust each way for the shuttle-bus pick-up and drop-off:

http://www.pocruises.com.au/alreadybooked/pages/arrivaldepartureinformation.aspx

 

If there's more than one person travelling, a taxi may be the better option

[Normo]

Jean

Thanks for the info. Looks like P&O have now updated the website.

[campingman]

Are they Still Operating The Complimentary Bus in Newcastle 2014 from the Carrington Cruise Channel (Hunter River)Arrival Dock to Down Town,Hunter Street, Newcastle?

 

Thank You in Advance.

Edited January 16, 2014 by campingman

[Normo]

Hi Campingman

the shuttle has not been complimentary for a few years now. it is contracted out on a commercial basis. We found it more convenient and cheaper to get a taxi both ways.

regards

[campingman]

Hi Campingman

the shuttle has not been complimentary for a few years now. it is contracted out on a commercial basis. We found it more convenient and cheaper to get a taxi both ways.

regards

 

That is incorrect information now.Newcastle Buses (depot at Hamilton) contacted myself in Sydney yesterday and said that they are on a contract with Newcastle Ports (ex Maritime Services Board,which is being sold).Due to the the public cannot walk within the area.

 

Newcastle buses went to a lot of trouble sending very clear, marked map to include Newcastle/Stockton/Queens Wharf Terminate.They passed on that it was a complimentary Bus.

 

If you search Google you will bring up pre advertised,Newcastle Ships Conveyance on dates,by Newcastle Buse,are advertised complimentary.

 

As a extra NEWS. Newcastle Small Business are calling out, for a proper Terminal.

Nobody will finance it whatsoever?

 

NSW Government, old Labour and now Liberal wont Finance,as its Newcastle,as yet, their Thieves and Corruption will allow them to ripe up their City Railway.The Newcastle people including Maitland and beyond are NOT HAPPY.

 

Thank You

Edited January 18, 2014 by campingman

[campingman]

That is incorrect information now.Newcastle Buses (depot at Hamilton) contacted myself in Sydney yesterday and said that they are on a contract with Newcastle Ports (ex Maritime Services Board,which is being sold).Due to the the public cannot walk within the area.

 

Newcastle buses marked map to include Newcastle/Stockton/Queens Wharf Terminate.They passed on that it was a complimentary Bus.

 

If you search Google you will bring up pre advertised,Newcastle Ships Conveyance on dates,by Newcastle Buse,are advertised complimentary.

 

 

http://www.newcastlebuses.info/news/documents/newcastle%20cruise%20ship.pdf

[Gnomey]

We were on Radiance in November last year and the shuttle from the ship to the city was free and one of the best services we've seen. It runs almost constantly from the ship to a location near the overbridge to the city centre.

[Very Frequent Flyer]

We were on Radiance in November last year and the shuttle from the ship to the city was free and one of the best services we've seen. It runs almost constantly from the ship to a location near the overbridge to the city centre.

 

Couldn't agree more. I was there in Feb last year and the shuttle ran like clockwork. They even had volunteers on board the bus handing out pamphlets and answering queries on Newcastle. Very helpful indeed, even though I've lost count the number of times I've been to Newcastle.