Appendix 1 Volume Three 15. Exposed Eastern Coastline Biophysical - Nationally significant seascape – steep coastal cliffs, rocky reefs, boulder beds, Values coves and bays. - Geopreservation site: Fighting Bay (regionally important) Torlesse Schist. - Exposed, steep, rugged sea-cliffs, rocky reefs, boulder beds and coves/bays. - Highly natural coastal cliffs and large southerly swells typify a high-energy coastline. - Highly indented coastline and intricate bluff system between Robertson Point (Port Underwood) and Tory Channel. - The lower portions of this exposed coastline retain very high levels of natural character. Perceptual - Dramatic cliffs and rocky shoreline define the eastern coastline and are extremely Values memorable, despite the plantation forestry on the upper ridge. - Numerous, continuous sequence of rocky bays an d coves. Associative - Pa sites and other archaeological evidence of early Māori settlement line the coast of Values Port Underwood. - Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on Horahora Kakahu Island in 1840. - Early whaling station at Robertson Point. Overview Based on the above values, the Exposed Eastern Coastline has been identified as an ONF due to its exceptional biophysical and associative landscape values and very high sensory landscape values. The south-eastern Cook Strait coastline of Port Underwood extends northwards to shortly south of West Head and features exposed, steep and rugged sea cliffs with rocky reefs, boulder beds and coves/bays. The eastern coastline of Port Underwood displays a wealth of history, ranging from old whaling stations and mission stations to cottages and cemeteries. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on Horahora Kakahu Island, the site of the former Horikaka Pā. Modifications include: cleared vegetation; forestry; tracks; roads; buildings; high voltage cable station (Fighting Bay); and a limited number of moorings in Cutters Bay and Whangatoetoe Bay. Adjacent to marine farms in Cutters and Whangatoetoe Bay. 16. Islands of North-Eastern Queen Charlotte Sound including White Rocks and The Brothers Biophysical - Geopreservation site: Long Island cuspate foreland. Values The islands have an exposed, steep and rocky character and are remnants of - mountain ridges that pre-date submergence of the former landscape. - Long Island is an island sanctuary and of international significance as a marine reserve. - Internationally and nationally significant are the Brothers islands (for tuatara) and White Rocks (for Duvaucel's gecko). - There are very low levels of modification evident on all islands. - The islands are important for their uninterrupted natural sequences, from ridgetop to sea floor. - Motuara Island is recognised as nationally significant due to its regenerating bush, many species of native bird endangered on the mainland and its predator-free status. - The waters around these islands and up the Endeavour Inlet have been identified as having nationally significant ecological values, particularly for Hector's Dolphin. - Pickersgill Island is recognised as regionally significant for its flora and fauna. - Blumine Island is recognised as nationally significant due to it being home to the world’s most endangered kiwi, the rowi as well as other endangered birds. It is also App 1 - 16