Section 9, Block XII.; 148 acres; half-yearly rental, £13 11s. 4d.

This section is bounded on the north-west by the road fronting Blind River, and on the east by the South Pacific Ocean. The whole area is open country, and excepting about 22 acres of sand and cliff's is good ploughable land, consisting generally of flats and easy slopes. The access to Blenheim is by way of the Main South Road for 25 miles, and along a recently surveyed road for 5 miles. The country has an elevation varying from 10ft. to 100ft.