OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT NZ

Pelorus River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Pelorus River at Kahikatea Flat • South Island• New Zealand

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

5.85 m

Normal Band: 7.0 – 110.0 m

Discharge / Flow

59 m³/s

Historical Peak: 1,650 m³/s

Elevation

— ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: LAWA & NIWA • GAUGE ID: NZ-MBH-107@-41.3000,173.5700 • COORD: -41.300°, 173.570°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 4:17 PM

Pelorus River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Pelorus River

The Pelorus River is a vital waterway situated within New Zealand, flowing predominantly across the South Island basin. It forms an integral artery of the Pelorus Sound Basin drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Pelorus Bridge, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Pelorus River at Kahikatea Flat gauging station (coordinates: -41.3000°N, 173.5700°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

New Zealand

REGION / STATE

South Island

CATCHMENT BASIN

Pelorus Sound Basin

GAUGING LOCATION

Pelorus Bridge

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Pelorus River at Kahikatea Flat CURRENT GAUGE	South Island	-41.300°, 173.570°	NZ-MBH-107@-41.3000,173.5700	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Pelorus River

What is the current Pelorus River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Pelorus River water level at Pelorus River at Kahikatea Flat is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 59 m³/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Pelorus River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Pelorus River is located at coordinates -41.3000° Latitude and 173.5700° Longitude near Pelorus Bridge in South Island. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier NZ-MBH-107@-41.3000,173.5700.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Pelorus River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Pelorus River generally fluctuate within 7.0 m and 110.0 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Pelorus River flow? ↓

The Pelorus River courses through New Zealand across the South Island basin, draining into the Pelorus Sound Basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.