Pearse River

Pearse River
The Pearse resurgence, where water exits from Nettlebed Cave
Map
Route of the Pearse River
Pearse River is located in New Zealand
Pearse River
Mouth of the Pearse River
Pearse River is located in South Island
Pearse River
Pearse River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationConfluence of Eyles Creek and Whisky Creek
 • coordinates41°12′40″S 172°44′26″E / 41.21102°S 172.74063°E / -41.21102; 172.74063
Mouth 
 • location
Motueka River
 • coordinates
41°13′54″S 172°48′48″E / 41.23173°S 172.81325°E / -41.23173; 172.81325
Length13 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPearse RiverMotueka RiverTasman BayTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftSugar Loaf Creek
 • rightField Creek, Goat Creek, Granity Creek

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]

  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.