Travel Cheaper

With the Metrocard you pay $1.60 adult per trip instead of the $2.40 cash adult fare within Timaru.

Use your Metrocard and you'll only be charged $3.20 per day even if you make 3 or more trips! Here's what travel with the Metrocard costs around Timaru:

Metrocard type	Single Fare	Daily Maximum	Weekly Maximum
Adult	$1.60	$3.20	$16.00
Child	$0.95	$1.90	$9.50

For a single fare, you receive two hours unlimited travel.
For the daily maximum, you receive unlimited travel for one day.
For the weekly maximum, you will receive one calendar week unlimited travel (Monday to Sunday).
When the weekly maximum is used Monday – Friday you receive weekend travel free within the same zone.

Please note those travelling to or from Temuka or Washdyke cannot use a Metrocard to pay for their fares, only cash fares are accepted on those services.

How do I get a Metrocard?

It's easy, just follow these steps:

Get your Metrocard and top it up at the Te Ana Ngai Tahu Rock Art Centre, 2 George St, Timaru
Activate your online account so you can top up easily
Top up and check your balance online or face to face
Have more questions?

Discounts for children under 18 years

Here's what travel with the Metrocard costs if you're under-18:

Fare type	Single fare	Daily maximum	Weekly maximum
Child	$0.95	$1.90	$9.50

For a single fare, you receive two hours unlimited travel
For the daily maximum, you receive unlimited travel for one day
For the weekly maximum, you will receive one calendar week unlimited travel (Monday to Sunday).
When the weekly maximum is used Monday – Friday you receive weekend travel free within the same zone.

Children will also be required to produce a photo ID when getting a card and on the bus showing their date of birth and proving that they are under 18. Approved IDs include CANDO cards, passports, drivers license or a school card that states your name and date of birth.

Free travel for under-5s

Children under-5 years-of-age, accompanied by a fare-paying passenger, can travel free-of-charge.