Buses

Bus transport is governed by the Ministry of Transport regulations. School Travel Pass applications are available online.

Bus Company Info 2021

For bus times for buses that travel to/from Chrysalis School, please refer below. For connecting buses, please contact your bus provider for information regarding times and routes.

Natureland Buses for Bellingen travel

Any student who travels on Natureland services who is not registered for subsidised travel will be required to pay a fee for travel being $1 per day, this will include pre-school students and students travelling into town. Parents whose children are not registered due to non-eligibility and who are using Natureland services regularly will be required to contact Natureland Buses and lodge the students details along with parent/carer contact numbers.

Bellingen bus departure times from the Chrysalis Bus Shelter on Park Street:

  • Senior Express: Classes 6, 7 & 8 @ 8:15am
  • Kindy Bus: Classes K & 1 @ 8:40am
  • Junior Express: Classes 2, 3, 4, 5 + K, 1 & 2 students arriving in on connecting buses @ 8:45am

Bellingen bus arrival times at the Chrysalis Bus Shelter on Park Street:

  • Senior Express: Classes 6, 7 & 8 @ 3:15pm
  • Junior Express: Classes 2, 3, 4, 5 + K, 1 & 2 students travelling on connecting buses @ 3:20pm
  • Kindy Bus: Classes K & 1 @ 3:25pm

Dorrigo Bus information

Dorrigo bus departure times from Dorrigo NAB bus stop cnr Hickory St & Waterfall Way @ approximately 8:40am and bus stop opposite Thora Community Centre @ approximately 8:55am

Dorrigo bus arrival times at bus stop opposite Thora Community Centre @ approximately 2:45pm and Dorrigo bus stop cnr Kariban & Waterfall Way next to Catholic School @ 3:05pm

Thora Bus information

Thora Valley bus departs from Justin’s bridge Darkwood Rd @ 8:45am, Orama School 9am, arriving at school by 9:15am

Thora Valley bus departs from school @ 2:50pm, Orama School 3pm, arriving at the end of Darkwood Rd by 3:20pm