Pearse River Resurgence, Kahurangi National Park

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Pearse River. Photo: Neil Silverwood
The first challenge with any trip to the Pearse Resurgence is getting there. The road is eroded and lined with large rocks – just the right size to ground a car. The old benched track sidles high above the Pearse and above a deep gorge. After 45 minutes the track drops down to the river […]
Alistair Hall

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