Transport & Parking
The event shuttle buses are the easiest way to access start lines and aid stations. Check out the options below!
ATHLETE BUSES
An optional pre-race shuttle bus is available to transport athletes from the Village Green on Tutanekai St to the start line. Limited parking is available at all start lines, if you prefer to drive yourself. Bus tickets can be purchased via your registration account.
| DESCRIPTION | DEPARTING | DEPARTURE TIME | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMiler Bus | Village Green, Tutanekai St | 3:00am - 3:30am | $13.00 |
| T102 Bus | Village Green, Tutanekai St | 5:00am - 5:30am | $8.00 |
| T50 Bus | Village Green, Tutanekai St | 5:45am - 6:30am | $8.00 |
| T21 Bus | Village Green, Tutanekai St | 8:30am - 9:15am | $8.00 |
SPECTATOR BUSES
Shuttle buses are available to transport spectators and support crew to some aid stations (and back again) that are not accessible by car. Bus tickets can be purchased via the athlete's registration account. Parking is available at all bus departure locations. Spectator shuttles are free of charge for under 5s.
| DESCRIPTION | DEPARTING | DEPARTING | TRAVEL TIME | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Puarenga Bus | Waipa MTB Carpark | Constant loop from 7:15am - 10:30am | 5mins (one-way) | $5.50 |
| Outlet Bus | Firmin Field, Kawerau | First departure at 7:15am, then every hour on the hour from 9:00am - 10:00pm. Final bus will depart Outlet at 11:00pm | 45mins (one-way) | $24.00 |
| **Okataina Bus | Rotoiti Rugby Club | Every 30mins from 9:30am Saturday - 5:00am Sunday. Final bus will depart Okataina at 6:00am | 20mins (one-way) | $15.00 |
*TMiler spectators may drive and park at Planet Bike (which is a short walk) to access the aid station. Spectators of the T50 can only access this aid station via shuttle bus.
**Lake Okataina Road will be closed to event traffic for the duration of the event. Please do not attempt to drive directly to the aid station.
