Route 613 Maroochydore Weekend Loop Service Trial
Getting around Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland on weekends is about to get easier, cheaper, and more convenient with the launch of the route 613 weekend loop service trial.
Whether you're heading to the beach, catching up for brunch, shopping at Sunshine Plaza, travelling to work or Nippers on the weekend, route 613 has you covered. For just 50 cents, you can travel between Sunshine Cove, Dalton Drive, Sunshine Plaza, Alexandra Headland, and back again. No parking hassles, no stress!
Thanks to our partnership with Translink, starting from Saturday 13 December 2025, residents in Sunshine Cove, south Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland have access to the frequent, reliable, weekend loop service trial.
Hop on board every weekend and help make the service a success.
Route 613 timetable
The weekend loop bus runs every 30 minutes between 6am–6pm, in a clockwise direction.
The hop on, hop off service operates on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Visit Translink to find out more information on route 613 or to plan your journey.
Trial period
This 12-month trial is proudly funded by your Transport Levy, and delivered in partnership with Translink. The trial will commence on Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Will the 613 Maroochydore weekend loop bus connect to any other services?
Will the 613 Maroochydore weekend loop bus connect to any other services?
Route 613 connects seamlessly with the wider Sunshine Coast public transport network, including the high-frequency Route 600 at Alexandra Parade.
Visit Translink to plan your journey.
Where will route 613 stop in Sunshine Cove and on Dalton Drive?
Where will route 613 stop in Sunshine Cove and on Dalton Drive?
Four new boarding points will be built at:
- Sunrise Drive near Sunshine Cove Park
- Sunshine Cove Way
- Dalton Drive at Newspaper Place
- Dalton Drive outside the Maroochydore Community Health to Service.
Will the new bus stops impact parking?
Will the new bus stops impact parking?
To support the new bus stops, parking in the purpose-built bus bays on Sunrise Drive and Sunshine Cove Way will be restricted during service hours. Two new bus stops will also be installed on Dalton Drive that will require changes to parking.
The two bus stops in Sunshine Cove will also be utilised by school bus services during the week.
Please keep an eye on changes to the parking signage in the designated bays to avoid an unnecessary infringement.
Will the new bus stops at Sunshine Cove be used for other services?
Will the new bus stops at Sunshine Cove be used for other services?
Yes. These stops will be utilised for school bus services.
Please keep an eye on changes to the parking signage in the designated bays to avoid an unnecessary infringement.
Will the buses used for route 613 Maroochydore weekend loop bus trial be electric?
Will the buses used for route 613 Maroochydore weekend loop bus trial be electric?
There are currently 11 Zero Emissions Busses (ZEBs) operating on the Sunshine Coast. Kinect Sunshine Coast are responsible for the scheduling of the ZEBs across the network and an electric service can’t be guaranteed.
How will I know if the trial is continuing or ending?
How will I know if the trial is continuing or ending?
We’ll announce any changes in conjunction with Translink through our usual channels (such as website, social media, signage and so on) before the trial is due to end.
Why doesn’t the trial service run every day?
Why doesn’t the trial service run every day?
Council’s Transport Levy budget for this trial only covers weekends for 12-months. Please use the service and help show Translink that the route is worth keeping. Ride today, shape tomorrow!
Why is Council funding a public transport service trial?
Why is Council funding a public transport service trial?
This initiative is part of a community-driven trial responding to strong local demand for public transport in an area currently without regular services. While Translink provides public transport on the Sunshine Coast, both the State Government and Council recognise there are gaps in the network. Funding a public transport trial supports Translink and Council to work closely together and test public transport services which respond to the evolving travel needs of residents and visitors.