Flemington, Canterbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flemington
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Rural locality
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Ashburton District |
| Ward | Eastern |
Flemington is a small, quiet place in the countryside of New Zealand. It is located in the Canterbury region, which is on the South Island. Flemington is known for its peaceful rural setting.
Where is Flemington?
Flemington is found on the wide, flat area called the Canterbury Plains. It sits south of a larger town called Ashburton. Two rivers, the Ashburton River / Hakatere and the Hinds River, are nearby.
Nearby Places
There are several small communities close to Flemington.
- To the east, you'll find Eiffelton.
- Huntingdon is located to the north.
- Further east, near the Ashburton River, are Wheatstone and Ashton.
- South of Flemington, right on the Pacific Ocean coast, is Waterton. This used to be a town, but now it's a "ghost town" because people no longer live there.
School Days in Flemington
Flemington used to have its very own school. This school served the local children for many years.
A New School Begins
Things changed for the school in 1999. In the year 2000, the Flemington school joined with two other local schools. They all moved to a new spot. This new school was built on the old site of the Willowby school. Today, this combined school is known as Longbeach School. It continues to educate children from Flemington and the surrounding areas.
