Section 17, Block XIV.; 167 acres; half-yearly rental, £18 15s. 9d.

This section consists of mixed land, 120 acres being good open agricultural country, level and undulating, growing tussock and native grass, and 47 acres of pastoral quality. The general elevation above sea-level is from 30ft. to 200ft. This land fronts the road along Blind River, and is accessible to the Main South Road by a recently surveyed road for one mile and three-quarters, the total distance from Blenheim being 26¾ miles.