Lansdowne, Wellington

Lansdowne is a suburb in the northern area of Masterton, New Zealand.[1]

Education

Lansdowne was once home to Totara Drive and Lansdowne Schools, however these were closed by the Ministry of Education in 2004 due to expected roll drops.[2][3] The closest school to the suburb is now Lakeview School.[4]

Housing

Lansdowne is more affluent in comparison to other Masterton suburbs and was the site of Masterton's most expensive house sale.[5] The property prices are helped by the suburb's views of the Tararua Ranges, the presence of Lansdowne Park lifestyle village[6] and two golf courses.[7][8]

Transport

Lansdowne is served by a suburban bus service, which runs four times a day on weekdays, connecting suburban residents to Masterton's CBD. Central Lansdowne is also approximately 2.8 km to Masterton Railway Station, which runs commuter trains from Masterton, through the Wairarapa Line, terminating at Wellington Railway Station.[9]

References

  1. "Masterton". Google Maps New Zealand. Google. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  2. "Falling roll forces school closures". TVNZ. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. Crombie, Nathan. "A final farewell to school". Wairarapa Times-Age. APN Holdings NZ Ltd. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  4. "Contact Us". Lakeview School website. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  5. Stewart, Matt. "Masterton house topples $1m mark". Wairarapa Times-Age. APN Holdings NZ Ltd. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  6. "Welcome". Lansdowne Park website. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  7. "The Course on the Hill". Masterton Golf Course website. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  8. "Location". Mahunga Golf Club website. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  9. "Wairarapa Bus & Train Timetable" (PDF). Metlink. Tranz Metro. Retrieved 26 January 2012.

Coordinates: 40°56′19″S 175°40′35″E / 40.938501°S 175.676481°E / -40.938501; 175.676481

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