Fairhall River
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The Fairhall River is a river in the Marlborough
region of New Zealand
. It arises near Blairich Pass and flows north-east to join the Opawa River
between Renwick
and Blenheim
. The locality of Fairhall
is east of the river. The river and locality were named in 1847 for a chainman in a survey team in the area.
A vineyard, Fairhall Downs, was established in the river valley in 1982.
Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough is one of the regions of New Zealand, located in the northeast of the South Island. Marlborough is a unitary authority, both a region and a district, and its council is located at Blenheim. Marlborough is known for its dry climate, the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, and sauvignon blanc...
region of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It arises near Blairich Pass and flows north-east to join the Opawa River
Opawa River
The Opawa River is in the Marlborough region of the South Island of New Zealand. It begins in the Wairau valley where floodways are joined. It makes its way down the valley and flows through and looping around the eastern suburbs of Blenheim where it is crossed by the Opawa River Bridge...
between Renwick
Renwick, New Zealand
Renwick is a small town in Marlborough, New Zealand, close to the south bank of the Wairau River. It is located on State Highway 6, 12 km west of Blenheim. Havelock is 31 km north...
and Blenheim
Blenheim, New Zealand
Blenheim is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the regional council. It has a population of The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry...
. The locality of Fairhall
Fairhall
Fairhall is a locality in Marlborough, New Zealand. Blenheim is about 7.5 km to the northeast. The Fairhall River runs past to the west.The river and locality were named in 1847 for a chainman in a survey team in the area.-Education:...
is east of the river. The river and locality were named in 1847 for a chainman in a survey team in the area.
A vineyard, Fairhall Downs, was established in the river valley in 1982.