TRANSPORT OPTIONS

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING TO AND FROM THE FESTIVAL SAFELY:

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1. Free Bus Travel:

All city buses are free with a valid event ticket. 

• Check them out here:

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2. Let's talk Park & Ride 🚗  (FREE)
If you're driving into the mighty Waikato for Jim Beam Homegrown, we've made things easy. Park your car, grab the bus and let the fun begin!

a) Rotokauri Transport Hub to Claudelands Arena: 

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• This hub is ideal for those travelling from Auckland or the North. 

• Pre (11:30 am - 2:30 pm) - 2x Buses 

• Post (10:30 pm - 1:00 am) - 6x Buses​

• MAP HERE

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b) The University (Knighton Rd Gate 2) to Claudelands Arena:
 

• This hub is suited to those travelling from Tauranga or the South.

• Pre (11:30 am - 2:30 pm) - 2x Buses 

• Post (10:30 pm - 1:00 am) - 4x Buses

• MAP HERE

3. Taxis/Ride Shares/Drop off:

Managed taxi and ride-share drop-off and pick-up areas will operate near the venue to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Jim Beam Homegrown has an exclusive event partnership with Hamilton Taxis to help avoid price scalping and ensure reliable pricing for festivalgoers. Look out for the blue bubble taxis. 

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• Taxi loop: Stanley St → Heaphy Terrace → Thames St (managed by Hamilton Taxis).

• Uber/private drop-off: Settlement Centre, Boundary Road.

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4. Mobility Parking:
Free mobility parking will be available on Brooklyn Road, between Pearsons Avenue and the Five Cross Roads roundabout. Drivers will need to present a valid mobility pass to the traffic controller on Pearsons Avenue to gain access. Please note that mobility parking spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

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5.Bike parking:

Bike stands by Entry 5 of Claudelands Arena will be accessible on event day. Additional bike parking is also available at The Magical Bridge Playground. 

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6. Bridge to Homegrown:

Claudelands Bridge will close to vehicles from 6 am Saturday, 14 March until 3 am Sunday, 15 March and will reopen as a pedestrian-only link between the CBD and Claudelands Oval. 

From 10 am, the bridge will be open to everyone, not just festival ticket holders, creating a vibrant, safe and welcoming walkway into the event. The walk from the CBD to Claudelands Oval takes approximately 10 minutes. Check it out HERE:

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7. Lime e-scooters 

Lime e-scooters are also an option for getting to and from the festival. Designated parking areas will be located at: 

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• Boundary Road/Brooklyn Road roundabout 
• Five Cross Roads roundabout 
• Corner of Victoria Street and Claudelands Bridge 
• Corner of Te Aroha Street and Grey Street 

 

8. Road closures 

Temporary road closures and traffic management will be in place around Claudelands and surrounding streets. An alcohol ban will apply in designated public areas surrounding the event. H3 Director Ben Slatter says planning ahead will make a real difference on the day. 

“Jim Beam Homegrown is a major moment for Hamilton and we’re expecting tens of thousands of people moving through the city. The best thing people can do is decide early how they’re getting here and how they’re getting home.” 

“We’ve built strong transport options into the plan, from free buses to Park and Ride and the Bridge to Homegrown pedestrian link. If people allow extra time and think ahead, it will be a smooth experience for everyone.” 

Full transport details, schedules and maps are available at hamiltonhostcity.co.nz  

 

Detailed map for transport and Road closure here: