GETTING around Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland on the weekend is about to get easier and cheaper thanks to the new weekend bus route ‘613’.

Running as part of a 12-month trial, the new 613 bus loop connects Sunshine Cove, Dalton Drive, Sunshine Plaza and Alexandra Headland, making it perfect for brunch catch-ups, Christmas shopping, or beach trips without the parking hassles.

The new service started on December 13, and the hop-on, hop-off service is running every 30 minutes from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, for just 50 cents.

The route 613 weekend bus loop trial will run for 12 months and has been proudly funded by Sunshine Coast Council’s Transport Levy.

Over the 12-month trial period, Sunshine Coast Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will work closely to monitor service usage to inform future public transport planning decisions and deliver services that best meet the needs of the Sunshine Coast community.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag said he was pleased to see the Council-funded and community-led trial begin across Divisions 8 and 4.

“The route 613 12-month trial responds to strong community demand for better public transport in Sunshine Cove, Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland, and I’m pleased we could deliver this in time for the busy holiday season,” Cr Bunnag said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for residents and visitors to leave the car at home and enjoy stress-free travel for just 50 cents.”

Plan your journey at www.translink.com.au to see how it’ll be easier for you to get around your area and connect to services across the wider Sunshine Coast network.

Here’s why the new 613 is perfect for weekend plans: 
Runs weekends only, every 30 minutes from 6 am to 6 pm.
Four new convenient stops have been added along the route - two in Sunshine Cove and two on Dalton Drive.
Easy connections to the high-frequency Route 600 and the wider Sunshine Coast network.
Fares are just 50 cents, so you can enjoy cheap weekend rides to Sunshine Plaza or the beach with no parking stress.