Volume Three Appendix 2 - The Brothers Islands harbour nationally important reptiles (tuatara, duvaucels gecko). - South Brothers Island is one of the most pristine seabird islands in New Zealand. - Largely unmodified exposed rocky coastal marine environment extending over many tens of kilometres. - Diverse and productive reef communities with high macroalgae diversity. Experiential - Dramatic coastal processes are highly legible along the length of these steep Values coastal cliffs and rocky reefs, with minimal modification. - The Brothers Islands are a clearly legible group of islands representing some of the most exposed islands in the Region. - The eastern entrance to Tory Channel is the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds for passengers on the Cook Strait ferries. 6. Croisilles Harbour Abiotic Values - Whangarae Estuary is the only spit-formed estuary in the Marlborough Sounds. - Pakiaka Point barrier island and lagoon are regionally significant features. - Exposed, prominent rugged headland of Cape Soucis forms the regions western extent. - Islands to north of harbour. Biotic Values - Croisilles Harbour marine environment supports a unique shallow sand community notable for the presence of the New Zealand lancelet (the southern- most population of this patchily distributed species). - Largely unmodified near-shore coastal marine environment ranging from semi- sheltered to very sheltered shores. - Whangarae Estuary is an excellent example of a relatively unmodified estuary in Marlborough. - Subtidal sand flat and boulder bank habitats/communities at the mouth of Croisilles Harbour. - Island communities here are nationally important (Motuanauru Island and Otuhaereroa Island). They are distinct and rare biotic assemblages, which are highly productive. - Upland altitudinal forest tracks. Experiential - High levels of naturalness due to limited modification to the waterbody. Values Islands to north of harbour and Cape Soucis headland create a visual entrance - and are unmodified. App 2 - 21