Bumper weekend in Wellington – Metlink advises passengers to plan ahead
Metlink is encouraging passengers to plan in advance if travelling during the upcoming, event-filled weekend in the capital.
Kāpiti Line trains will be running on a usual weekend schedule, but Hutt Valley, Johnsonville and Wairarapa Line services will all be bus replaced on 13 and 14 December as KiwiRail carries out vital upgrades to the rail network.
Passengers planning to take public transport to the Black Caps Test at the Basin Reserve (10-14 December), and the Phoenix match at Sky Stadium on Sunday, 14 December could be affected.
Due to the Avatar – Fire & Ash premiere on Saturday 13 December, detours will be in place for all traffic, including buses, through and around Courtenay Place.
Buses will be running on normal weekend timetables, but some stops will be temporarily relocated to Wakefield Steet due to the detours for the premiere. Passengers can see where to board and exit buses around the affected area on the Metlink website(external link) and app.
Passengers using bus replacement services and bus routes affected by the detours should allow extra time for travel over the weekend.
East-by-West ferries will operate its standard weekend timetable.
Metlink recommends using a Snapper card to tag on and off bus and train services, instead of paying with cash, to access cheaper fares.
Passengers can plan ahead and travel early over the weekend by using the latest travel information on the Metlink app and website, or by calling 0800 801 700.