Pearse River

Pearse River
The Pearse resurgence, where water exits from Nettlebed Cave
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Main source Arthur Range
River mouth Motueka River
Length 13 kilometres (8.1 mi)

The Pearse River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows east from sources in the Arthur Range, reaching the Motueka River 20 kilometres southwest of Motueka.[1]

The source is a resurgence near the Nettlebed Cave. The resurgence has been dived to a depth of 194 metres and a diver had died in one attempt. At least three undescribed species have been found by divers in the resergence.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Place name detail: Pearse River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  2. ↑ Kirk, Stacey (27 June 2012). "Deep Cave Dive Reveals NZ Native". Fairfax NZ. Retrieved 27 June 2012.

Coordinates: 41°14′S 172°49′E / 41.233°S 172.817°E / -41.233; 172.817


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