Pearse River
| Pearse River | |
|---|---|
 The Pearse resurgence, where water exits from Nettlebed Cave | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Arthur Range |
| River mouth | Motueka River |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 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 the 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
- ↑ "Place Name Detail: Pearse River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ↑ 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
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