Shuttle Bus Transfer - BOP Garden & Art Festival 2026

How to get around the Festival
Jump on the official Garden & Art Festival Shuttle and take the hassle out of your festival experience.

Select the day you would like to view an array of fine garden and art stops!

Thursday 19thNovember
Friday 20th November
Saturday 21st November
Sunday 22nd November
On the day, our shuttle partner will select a “pick of the bunch” garden and art stops to ensure you get the most out of your day!

The shuttles will run daily and have limited availability, so make sure you pre-purchase your ticket for the day you want so you don’t miss out. The shuttles will depart from Tauranga City Centre at 9am and return at 5pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and 3pm (Sunday).

More information regarding the departure point for the shuttle will be sent out to you prior to the event

Group Bookings
If you are planning on travelling with your friends or in a group, it is best to purchase your shuttle tickets as a group; therefore, have 1 person purchase all the shuttle tickets together, this way we will be able to ensure you all travel together.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at tickets@gardenandartfestival.co.nz

Cost per adult for 1 day – $69

*Festival passes are required with your shuttle ticket to enter the gardens

Please note: this is for the Shuttle Bus Only and does NOT include admission to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival; please purchase a festival ticket separately. (Children under 14 are not permitted onto the garden and Art Trail.)

Private Shuttle Service
The Private Shuttle Service allows up to 8 hours of use, starting at 9am and running until 5pm. Groups can be collected from their location of choice within the Tauranga area, or from the Festival Hub. Clients can make their own selection of gardens to visit across all zones and may select a start and end time of choice within the 8 hour window.

If you would like to book a private shuttle for your party, please contact Ian at Mount Classic Tours.: email info@mctours.co.nz or phone (0)7 574 1779.

About Mount Classic Tours
A local Tauranga company started in 2001, Mount Classics operates a fleet of high-quality coaches, minibuses and limousines from their Mt Maunganui base. Their team of drivers/guides is the best in the business and will make sure you have a wonderful day exploring the trail.