Volume Three Appendix 1 10. Havelock (Pelorus) Estuary, Mt Cawte and Northern Hills character due to its distinctive intact remnant alluvial communities. Kaiuma Saddle and associated ridges and the southern flanks of Mt. Cawte hold very high levels of natural character. Putanui Point and elevated lands around Havelock retain high levels of natural character. Perceptual - Interesting coastal interface of tidal flats formed by river deltas at Havelock. Values Scenic setting of township amongst native bush at water's edge, with boat activity. - - Memorable intertidal delta and network of waterways. - The Havelock (Pelorus River estuary) is the largest estuarine area in the Marlborough Sounds. It retains many of its natural qualiti es. - Putanui Point, with its regenerating lands vegetation cover, is prominent. Associative - Cluster of early Māori and European archaeological sites in and around Kaiuma Bay . Values The Nydia (walking) Track connects Tennyson Inlet with Kaiuma Bay, north of - Havelock through mainly forested slopes. - Noted boating area around Havelock with access to waters of western Marlborough Sounds. Overview Based on the above values, Havelock estuary, Mt Cawte and Northern Hills have been identified as ONF's due to their exceptional biophysical and associative landscape values and very high sensory landscape values. The sheltered waters, their tidal influence, and the bustling boating activity around Havelock contribute to the aesthetic, shared and recognised, heritage and ecological values of the area. The two river deltas that drain into the Sounds are particularly highly valued as geological features, however they also have high legibility, aesthetic and transient values as the rise and fall of the tide dramatically changes their appearance and that of the wider valley. A geopreservation site is present at the Pelorus and Kaituna river deltas, where a complex estuarine delta system also supports important freshwater wetland communities including extensive saltmarsh and invertebrate communities. There are areas of significant broad leaf/beech forest on the upland slopes and an altitudinal sequence from ridge to water's edge is present at Mt Cawte and Kaiuma Saddle. Modifications include: roads and tracks; power lines; limited moorings; dredging of Havelock Estuary; and increased presence of boat traffic. 11. Forested Ridges around Crail Bay Biophysical - Bobs Knob Scenic Reserve – nationally significant for plant and animal diversity Values (near Crail Bay). - Nationally threatened Powelliphanta hochstetteri obscura (New Zealand native giant snail) on western ridge of Pelorus Sound. - Extensive upland forest, notably at the ridges and peaks. - Much of the forested ridges contain very high levels of natural character due principally to the indigenous, unmodified vegetation. - Very high terrestrial natural character at Yncyca Bay. Perceptual - Ridge dividing Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds provides a vegetated backdrop to both Values waterbodies providing high levels of naturalness. - Several interesting peninsula landforms, including Hopai Bay, Kaiaho Point and the indented peninsula around St. Omer, Gold Reef Bay and Weka Point. Unmodified and slender Ouokaha Island extends off Hopai Peninsula and acts as a feature of this part of the bay. App 1 - 11