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Bus times and information

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Main buses

The school is serviced by a fleet of three buses:

Takitimu

Covers Blackmount Road, as far as Duncraigen Farm. The run begins at 7.30am and arrives at school about 8.10am. The bus also carries secondary children and it is essential that the bus meets up with the other buses at the appropriate time. In the afternoon, primary children only are delivered home in the reverse order straight after school.

Mavora

Starts at 7.50am on the Mavora Lakes Road and travels out to the main road and down to school by 8.10am, carrying both primary and secondary pupils.

In the afternoon the bus leaves school at about 3.45pm and reaches the top of its run at 4.25pm.

Lagoon Creek/Wilderness Road

The 'Loop' bus carries both primary and secondary children. It travels around Wilderness and Lagoon Creek Roads, and meets with the Mavora and Takitimu buses at our school at 8.10am. The secondary children then get on the College bus and it heads away into College. In the afternoon the children are delivered home in the reverse order.

Additional buses

In addition to these, children travelling from Manapouri or Te Anau can use the following bus services:

Manapouri

Children from Manapouri and Hillside Road are picked up by the 'Hillside Rd' bus which leaves Manapouri at 7.55am. They transfer to a waiting bus at State Highway 94 to continue on to Mararoa School. In the afternoon, the children travel on the Te Anau bus and transfer onto the Hillside Rd bus at 3.40pm.

Te Anau

Children from Manapouri and Hillside Road are picked up by the 'Hillside Rd' bus which leaves Manapouri at 7.55am. They transfer to a waiting bus at State Highway 94 to continue on to Mararoa School. In the afternoon, the children travel on the Te Anau bus and transfer onto the Hillside Rd bus at 3.40pm.

School Transport Information

Any enquiries regarding arrival or departure times, or concerns about student behaviour on the bus, should be directed to the designated Bus Controller or the Principal.

Children who remain at school after hours to wait for parents, or who need to travel on a different bus, may only do so if the school has been notified in advance by a parent or caregiver. Notification can be made by phone, written note, or through the School App, as appropriate.

We appreciate being informed of any regular bus absences (for example, guides, ballet, swimming lessons or other ongoing commitments), as this helps us avoid repeated follow-up and ensures accurate bus lists.

Please note that the use of School Transport is considered a privilege, not a right. Safe and respectful behaviour is expected at all times to ensure the wellbeing of all students.