School leavers heading to Victor Harbor for the 25th anniversary of the Schoolies Festival are being encouraged to THINK! Road Safety and make use of the free bus services available.
The South Australian Government is again partnering with Encounter Youth to help the Class of 2023 celebrate the end of the school year safely and responsibly, with free return bus services available.
Buses will depart Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street, Adelaide) at 10am and 2pm on Friday, 17th November 2023.
The service will stop at all major accommodation venues including in Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Middleton and Goolwa, making sure everyone arrives safely.
Thousands of school leavers are expected to converge on Victor Harbor and the surrounding region for the Schoolies Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
To make sure everyone can have a great time at the three-day event, a free bus circuit will also be available around the region helping school leavers get to and from their accommodation day and night.
Students are encouraged to do their homework and revise the bus timetable so they don’t get caught out.
Planning to drive yourself or a group? Make sure you are well rested before departing and remember to take regular breaks along the way and use the safest vehicle available.
Remember that additional rules apply to provisional licence holders.
P1 and P2 licence holders must not drive with any alcohol or drugs in their system, drive a high-powered vehicle, or drive over 100km/h even if the local speed limit exceeds 100km/h.
Schoolies is a time to relax and have fun, but also a good opportunity to refresh yourself with some of these important road rules.
For more information or to book your ticket visit: www.encounteryouth.com.au.
As put by Joe Szakacs
Schoolies is a fantastic time for our Year 12s to let their hair down and celebrate their accomplishments, but it is also vital they do so safely and look out for their mates on the road.
The State Government is proud to again partner with Encounter Youth to provide free bus services across the region over the three days of the event.
Don’t leave it to the last minute – plan ahead and book your seat onboard the bus, for a free, convenient and safe travel option.
We want to make sure everyone celebrates responsibly and safely and that everyone has a weekend to remember for all the right reasons.
