Story: Marlborough region

Marlborough landforms

Marlborough’s landscape is dominated by mountains, which are broken into blocks by massive fault lines. Settlement is concentrated on the alluvial plains, particularly those formed by the Wairau and Awatere rivers, and at Kaikōura.

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How to cite this page:

Malcolm McKinnon, 'Marlborough region - Geology and landscape', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/31704/marlborough-landforms (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Malcolm McKinnon, updated 1 Nov 2016