Section 14, Block XII; 169 acres; half-yearly rental, £22 3s. 8d.

The whole of this section is ploughable, consisting as it does of river-flats, open level land, and downs. The soil is of good quality, and the elevation from 30ft. to 250ft. above sea-level. The distance from Blenheim is 28¾ miles, nearly all of which are along the Main South Road, Blenheim to Kaikoura.

View from Section 18, looking South up the valley.

View from Section 19, looking South up the Valley Road over rolling tussocky downs.