Waitaria Bay

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Waitaria Bay is a small town in the Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand. It lies on the north side of the Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds, one of the.

The community is one of the most isolated on the two main islands, but has its own school. The nearest shop is 50 minutes away, the nearest small town, Havelock, is two hours away. There is also the nearest highway, State Highway 6 The nearest large town is reachable in Blenheim two and a half hours driving time. Closest settlements are Nopera, Manaroa and Kenepuru Head.

Education

The Waitaria Bay School is a co-educational primary school with a decile rating of 10 and 17 pupils (01 /2009). The school opened in 1897.