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3 unusual facts about Wairau Valley


New Zealand State Highway 63

SH 63 begins just to the east of Renwick at SH 6, and parallels the course of the Wairau River for 93 kilometres, originally to the south of the river before crossing to the north side about 20 km from the Marlborough/Tasman border, while passing through the settlements of Wairau Valley, Hillersden and Tophouse.

Wairau

Wairau Valley, a valley of the Wairau River in the Marlborough Region

Wairau Valley

Wairau Valley is the valley of the Wairau River in Marlborough, New Zealand and also the name of the main settlement in the upper valley.


Waihopai Valley

The lower Waihopai, as it runs into the Wairau Valley, has a number of vineyards, including one named Spy Valley.


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