Pearse_River

Pearse River

Pearse River

River in the Tasman District, New Zealand

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]

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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]

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References

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


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