Blairich River

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Blairich River
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Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Awatere River
  elevation
about 130 m (430 ft)

The Blairich River is a river in the Marlborough district of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Awatere River

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