Kenilworth Community Transport Service

The Kenilworth Community Transport Service (KCTS) provides services to residents of the following localities of the Sunshine Coast Region: Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale (part), Coolabine, Eerwah Vale, Gheerulla, Kenilworth, Kidaman Creek and Obi Obi. See a map (PDF, 1021KB) showing these localities.

The community-run service offers pre-booked return services to Nambour, Mapleton, Maleny, Eumundi and Yandina, during daylight hours, Monday to Friday. Trips to Sunshine Coast University Hospital can also be arranged on request.

All drivers are volunteers. The service endeavours to have drivers available Monday to Thursday every week. The service is normally able to provide drivers on Fridays and weekends if required. It is important to note that all trips are dependent on drivers being available. If you are interested in becoming a driver, please contact the committee at KCTSKworth@gmail.com.

Supported by the transport levy, the service provides affordable, reliable and accessible community transport options to residents of the Kenilworth region who have limited transport options.

Becoming a driver

The service relies on volunteer drivers, so if you have a passion for helping others, some spare time on your hands and have good driving record, please contact the sub-committee via email to KCTSKworth@gmail.com.

Becoming a user

To access the service, you need to reside in one of the localities mentioned above.

You first need to register as a user by completing the online form, the user registration form (DOCX, 125KB), or you can contact the sub-committee at KCTSKworth@gmail.com.

You can return your form in person at the Kenilworth post office, or via email to KCTSKworth@gmail.com.

Once a user registration form is received, the KCTS sub-committee will verify that you meet all necessary requirements. You will then be informed if your application has been successful.

Booking a trip

If you haven't travelled with the service before, you must register before you can make a booking.

To make a booking call or visit the Kenilworth Visitor Information Centre on 07 5446 0122, or at 9 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth.

The approved destinations are Mapleton, Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi, Maleny and Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Passengers may meet the car at the Kenilworth Information Centre or at your home. Please check with the Information Centre for the schedule.

Bookings must be made by 2pm the day prior to travel. Unfortunately, your booking cannot be guaranteed if insufficient notice is given.

Please have the following information handy when you call to make a booking:

• date of your trip
• your pick-up address (if not meeting at the Kenilworth Information Centre)
• your destination
• time of your appointment at your destination
• approximate time you will be ready to return.

Additional trips can be organised by arrangement with the sub-committee, subject to driver availability and passenger demand. Please provide one week notice where possible.

Cost

From 1 October 2026 fares for the service will be:

Cost per passenger	Destination
$10 each way	Within the Kenilworth town boundary
$20 return trips under 4-hours duration	Mapleton, Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi and Maleny
$20 each way for trips over 4-hours duration	Mapleton, Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi and Maleny
$40 return trips under 4-hours duration or direct cost recovery, whichever is the greater	Sunshine Coast University Hospital
$40 each way for trips over 4-hours duration or direct cost recovery, whichever is the greater	Sunshine Coast University Hospital

All passengers (including children) must pay the full fare, one-way or return.

Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Feedback

The KCTS is supported by council, operated and administrated by the Kenilworth Community Transport Service sub-committee of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce.

We would like to know what you think about the service. Please send your feedback to KCTSKworth@gmail.com.