Pearse River
The Pearse resurgence, where water exits from Nettlebed Cave
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationWharepapa / Arthur Range
Mouth 
  location
Motueka River
Length13 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 Wharepapa / 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 245 metres[2] and a diver had died in one attempt. At least three undescribed species have been found by divers in the resurgence.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Place name detail: Pearse River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  2. Harris, Richard (2020). "The Pearse Resurgence". Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. Kirk, Stacey (27 June 2012). "Deep Cave Dive Reveals NZ Native". Fairfax NZ. Retrieved 27 June 2012.

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


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