Fairhall River

Fairhall River
Origin Marlborough
Mouth Opawa River
Basin countries 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 Opawa 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

  1. ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 60. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8. 
  2. ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 295. 
  3. ^ "Fairhall Downs Estate Wines". http://www.fairhalldowns.co.nz/. Retrieved 26 July 2009.