Fairhall River Explained

Fairhall River
Mouth Location:Opawa River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand

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 Ōpaoa River between Renwick and Blenheim. The locality of Fairhall is east of the river.[1] The river and locality were named in 1847 for a chainman in a survey team in the area.[2]

A vineyard, Fairhall Downs, was established in the river valley in 1982.[3]

See also

References

-41.5167°N 226°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Reed New Zealand Atlas. 2004. 0-7900-0952-8. Peter Dowling . Reed Books. map 60.
  2. Book: Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide. 9th. 1994. 295.
  3. Web site: Fairhall Downs Estate Wines. 26 July 2009.