Route 616 Late Night Service Trial
Let us drive you home for 50 cents! Translink bus route 616 now runs after 10pm every Friday and Saturday night, connecting suburbs between Maroochydore and Palmview.
Heading home in the early hours of the morning from work or a night out, and venue hopping between Mooloolaba and Maroochydore just got easier.
Council has partnered with Translink to trial an extended late night service on route 616 (Maroochydore to Palmview).
Starting Friday 18 July, you can catch a late night bus every Friday and Saturday night from a new stop on Maroochydore Road, right outside Guzman y Gomez – just 180 metres from Ocean Street.
The trial aims to help patrons and workers get home safely and affordably from the Ocean Street and Mooloolaba late night precincts.
What's changed?
Route 616 – Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Sippy Downs (including UniSC) and Palmview
- Ten new late night/ early morning trips after 10pm every Friday and Saturday night
- Stops at the new Maroochydore Road (Guzman y Gomez) location every Friday and Saturday night after 10pm.
- Includes additional two new stops in Mooloolaba on Walan Street and River Esplanade for the late night service only.
Route 600 – Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Currimundi and Caloundra
- Now stops at the new Maroochydore Road (Guzman y Gomez) location every Friday and Saturday night after 10pm.
Additional stops for routes 616 and 600 after 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights only
Maroochydore
Mooloolaba
Late night service 616 timetable
| To Palmview via Mooloolaba | Departs Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore hourly from 10:40pm – 2:40am |
| To Maroochydore via Mooloolaba | Departs Palmview at 9:43pm and 10:43pm, then hourly from 11:28pm – 1:28am |
Visit Translink to find out more information on route 616 or to plan your journey.
Travel for just 50 cents each way!
Avoid fluctuating pricing and travel home for a guaranteed 50 cents thanks to the State Government’s 50 cent fares.
Simply tap on and off with the same smart device, debit or credit card, or go card at the start and end of your trip.
Safe and comfortable travel
Security guards are on board during late night services to help ensure a safe and relaxed journey.
Trial period
These improvements are part of a 12-month trial, proudly funded by your Transport Levy.
Frequently asked questions
Why are you changing these services?
Why are you changing these services?
We have partnered with Translink to make it easier and safer to get around late at night, with more services connecting the Safe Night Precincts of Maroochydore and Mooloolaba. This includes a new bus stop closer to the heart of Maroochydore’s nightlife and, for the first time ever, late night services to Sippy Downs, Buderim, and Palmview, which are home to many UniSC students and late night workers.
Which services are changing?
Which services are changing?
We’re working with Translink to update routes 616 and 600 to improve late night services on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where can I get a copy of the updated timetables?
Where can I get a copy of the updated timetables?
New timetables are available on Translink's website.
To request a printed copy of your new timetables, please call Translink on 13 12 30.
Visit Translink's journey planner to find your best travel option at translink.com.au or by downloading the Translink app. You can also call Translink on 13 12 30 if you need a little extra help.
When does the 600 (Maroochydore - Caloundra) late night service stop at the Maroochydore Rd bus stop?
When does the 600 (Maroochydore - Caloundra) late night service stop at the Maroochydore Rd bus stop?
Route 600 late night service runs to and from the new Maroochydore Rd stop every Friday and Saturday night. The service runs:
- To Caloundra via Mooloolaba - departing Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore hourly from 10:09pm – 3:09am
- To Maroochydore via Mooloolaba - departs Caloundra hourly from 10:10pm – 2:10am.
Visit Translink to plan your journey or for route information.
Will the new bus stop at Maroochydore Rd be used for other services?
Will the new bus stop at Maroochydore Rd be used for other services?
Only late night trips after 10pm on routes 616 and 600 will stop at the new bus stop on Friday and Saturday nights.
There are no changes to the stops for route 620. This service will continue to run from Maroochydore Station (Aerodrome Rd) to Noosa.
How will I know if the trial is being continued or ended?
How will I know if the trial is being continued or ended?
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.