Pelorus River

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Pelorus River

Pelorus River from Pelorus Bridge
Mouth Pelorus Sound
Basin countries New Zealand
Length 40 kilometres (25 mi)
Mouth elevation 0 metres (0 ft)

The Pelorus River is a river at the northern end of South Island of New Zealand in the region of Marlborough. It flows from the Richmond Range into Pelorus Sound. This area is fantastic for camping and is renowned for its magnificent river swimming where the Pelorus River runs through a gorge at Pelorus Bridge.

Coordinates: 41°16′S 173°45′E / 41.267°S 173.750°E / -41.267; 173.750

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