Waitaria Bay | |
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Coordinates: 41°9′26″S 174°2′54″E / 41.15722°S 174.04833°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Marlborough |
Waitaria Bay is a locality in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. [1] [2]
The town is one of the most isolated in the South Island to have a school. The nearest shop is about 50 minutes drive, the nearest small town, Havelock, is two hours drive, and the nearest main centre, Blenheim, is two and a half hours drive. [3] [4]
Waitaria Bay School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 20. [5] The school opened in 1897. [6]