Parking, Drop-off & Traffic Safety



Information about bus drop-off, mobility parking, minivan drop-off, visitor parking and traffic safety.

Different parking and drop-off areas will be used to help keep traffic moving safely throughout the day.

🚌 School Buses

School buses will enter via the back gate to drop off students.

After dropping students off, buses will leave the school grounds and park at the Go Bus depot, opposite the Wairoa Community Centre.

Please keep this area clear throughout the day, as buses will be arriving for both student drop-off and pick-up.

🚐 Minivan Drop-off

The staff car park loop will be available as a drop-off area for school minivans.

Students and passengers can then enter the festival grounds through the side Church gate and adjoining side gate.

Please use this area for drop-off only and move vehicles on promptly.

β™Ώ Mobility Parking

The staff car park will be reserved for mobility parking.

Please keep access routes clear at all times for people requiring mobility assistance.

πŸš— School Staff Parking only on the school grounds (Queen Street Entrance)

Parking on the school grounds is reserved for St Joseph's School staff

🚘 Whānau & Visitor Parking

There will be no general visitor parking within the school grounds.

Whānau and visitors should use available public car parks and surrounding streets and walk to the festival grounds.

Please park legally and be considerate of neighbouring properties, driveways and businesses.

πŸš’ IMPORTANT β€” FIRE STATION CAR PARK

NO FESTIVAL PARKING AT THE FIRE STATION CAR PARK.

This area MUST BE KEPT CLEAR AT ALL TIMES for emergency services.

Please do not use the Fire Station car park for parking, waiting, passenger drop-off or pick-up.

πŸš‘ Emergency Access

Emergency vehicle access must remain clear throughout the festival. Please follow all signage and directions from Festival staff.

πŸ“ Check the Festival Map

Bus drop-off, mobility parking, minivan drop-off, school staff parking and pedestrian entrances will be identified on the Festival Map.