Bus boost for hinterland and an iconic attraction
The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round, now all the way to The Ginger Factory.
Sunshine Coast residents and visitors have long been waiting for an extension of the Translink bus route 631 (Noosa to Nambour via Cooroy and Eumundi) that would take them to The Ginger Factory, Yandina.
Councils’ contribution was funded by the Sunshine Coast Transport Levy.
The Ginger Train
Sunshine Coast Council Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said that moving around our region efficiently and sustainably as our population continued to grow was critical to maintaining liveability and productivity.
“I’m genuinely pleased that the State Government has announced significant improvements to nine of their bus services on the Sunshine Coast, including the extension to route 631 to The Ginger Factory,” Cr Baberowski said.
“Overall, each of these service improvements, which add, extend, and increase the frequency of the bus services helps tip the balance for more users to consider using public transport rather than their car.”
The Ginger Factory Cafe
Division 10 Councillor David Law said Council had worked tirelessly with Translink to make this happen, and the hard work had paid off.
“I’m especially pleased with the bus service extension to The Ginger Factory,” Cr Law said.
“The Ginger Factory has always been a favourite destination for families and with its fun rides, fascinating tours, and café surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical gardens, it is now easily accessible by public transport.”
For more information visit The Ginger Factory website.
Visit Translink website for more information about these bus service improvements.
Summary of Translink route changes:
- route 606 – timetable changes to align services to provide services every 30 minutes, in tandem with new route 608
- route 607 – one later trip added in both directions every evening
- route 608 – new route Caloundra to Nirimba via Baringa, increasing Aura Boulevard/Bellavista Boulevard frequency to every 30 minutes (in tandem with route 606)
- route 610 – one later trip (depart Nambour 10.20pm weekdays, 9.20pm weekends and public holidays)
- route 612 – timetable change to speed up journey time
- route 615 – additional trips to improve frequency and train connections at Landsborough.
- route 620 – first three weekday trips extended to start at Maroochydore station
- route 622 – route extension to service new area south of The Avenue, along Ridges Boulevard and Ridgeview Drive – seven new bus stops. New timetable to better reflect actual journey time
- route 631 – route extension to include The Ginger Factory in Yandina. One new bus stop at The Ginger Factory.
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