The Pelorus River was originally known as Te Hoeire by local Māori after the first canoe to travel to the South Island. The river flows east until it enters Pelorus Sound at Havelock.
The Pelorus River was originally known as Te Hoeire by the local Māori people, named after the first canoe to travel to the South Island. It flows eastward before entering Pelorus Sound in Havelock.