Pearse River

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]

Pearse River
The Pearse resurgence, where water exits from Nettlebed Cave
Route of the Pearse River
Mouth of the Pearse River Show map of New Zealand Pearse River (South Island) Show map of South Island
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Confluence of Eyles Creek and Whisky Creek
• coordinates	41°12′40″S 172°44′26″E
Mouth
• location	Motueka River
• coordinates	41°13′54″S 172°48′48″E
Length	13 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Pearse River → Motueka River → Tasman Bay → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• left	Sugar Loaf Creek
• right	Field Creek, Goat Creek, Granity Creek

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

• List of rivers of New Zealand