New Zealand - Martinborough - South Wairarapa District, Wellington Region - 1958 - Whites Aviation photo Martinborough - John Martin is regarded as the town's founder and set out the first streets in the pattern of the Union Flag in the 19th century. Before Martinborough was established the southern part of the region was known as Waihenga, a point that seems to be lost at times in the history of the district. A feature is the colonial architecture, one example of which is the historic Martinborough Hotel, built in 1882. - Prior to the expansion of viticulture, Martinborough was largely a rural service town for nearby farms. - Martinborough has a large number of vineyards producing wines, notably Pinot noir. Martinborough has a warm micro-climate, with hills to the east and west. Almost all the vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the Dry River to the south. All follow dry riverbeds, which provide appropriate soils for viticulture. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinborough) --------------------- Image source: Martinborough, South Wairarapa District, Wellington Region. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-48552. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/32057746 https://natlib.govt.nz/records/32057746 #martinborough