Towamba Valley Community Access Bus: Bridging communities in New South Wales

Towamba Valley Community Access Bus: Bridging communities in New South Wales
In the serene expanses of New South Wales, where the stunning coastline meets the rolling hinterlands, lies a network of transportation services crucial to the connectivity and well-being of its communities. Among these, Sapphire Coast Buslines and the Towamba Valley Community Access Bus stand out for their dedication to enhancing mobility and accessibility in the region. These services are more than just transportation options; they are lifelines that knit the social and economic fabric of their communities together.

Towamba Valley Community Access Bus – a community-driven initiative
In the secluded Towamba Valley, a community-driven transport service addresses the unique needs of its residents. The Towamba Valley Community Access Bus epitomises Sapphire Coast Buslines’ grassroots efforts to provide essential mobility in rural areas. The serviceoperates once a week from the small, isolated villages of the valley to the main centres of Bega and Merimbula on alternate weeks. It is provided by the local school bus operator using a 26-seater bus and is open to all in the community. There are fixed pick-up points, but hail and ride apply at safe locations along route. 

Essential services
The Towamba Valley Community Access Bus service is particularly important for the elderly, those with limited mobility and residents without access to private vehicles. It provides regular trips to Bega for shopping, medical appointments and other needs, Densuring that everyone in the valley has access to the services they require.

Social connectivity
Beyond practical transportation, the Towamba Valley Community Access Bus plays a key role in maintaining social connections within the community. Regular trips offer opportunities for social interaction, helping to combat the isolation that can be felt in rural living.

Sapphire Coast Buslines – helping to build a stronger, more connected community
Sapphire Coast Buslines has long been a staple in the transport infrastructure of the Sapphire Coast region. Serving the towns of Bega, Eden, Merimbula, Tathra and beyond, this bus service offers a reliable means for residents and visitors to navigate the picturesque but often isolated areas of the South Coast. Sapphire Coast Buslines provides charter bus, school bus services and public timetabled bus services. Additionally, the Flexibus On-Demand service connects major transport hubs in Pambula, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Bega and Eden, fostering community mobility.

For more information on Sapphire Coast Buslines, phone 02 6495 6452. Alternatively, you can send an email to You can find Sapphire Coast Buslines on Facebook. Happy travels!