Volume Three Appendix 1 4. Chetwode Islands, Titi Island and Sentinel Rock Biophysical - Highly exposed islands, which hold steep and exposed sea cliffs and wind-swept Values rocky coastlines. - The Chetwode Islands are considered the most ecologically significant predator-free islands in the Sounds, harbouring the yellow-crowned parakeet, robin, kaka, rare vegetation species and coral reef habitat for a high diversity of fish species. - Titi Island and Sentinel Rock are also of national significance due to their predator- free status. - All islands hold very low level of modification. - The islands contain endemic shrublands, herbfields and tussockland communities. - All islands and their associated coasta l waters harbour unque species an support i d no or very low levels of modification. All hold outstanding levels of natural character. Perceptual - Many spectacular rock stacks are present at the southern end of the Chetwode Values Islands. - The outer islands are the most exposed to the sea of any areas in the Sounds and act as visual reference points from Cook Strait. - Rugged and exposed in appearance. Associative - A number of Māori pits, middens and terraces are located on the Chetwode Islands. Values Overview Based on the above values, the Chetwode Islands, Titi Island and Sentinel Rock have been identified as ONF's within the Outer Sounds ONL, due to their exceptional biophysical and associative landscape values and very high sensory landscape values. The Chetwodes, Titi Islands and Sentinel Rock are characterised by their rugged, exposed isolation. These waters are infrequently visited and are amongst the most remote in the Sounds. The islands themselves have a very low level of modification, containing endemic vegetation and are surrounded by numerous offshore reefs. A number of Māori pits, middens and terraces are located on the Chetwode Islands. Both the Chetwodes and Titi Island are Department of Conservation Nature Reserves, are both of national significance and are predator-free. The Chetwodes are the most ecologically significant islands in the Sounds, harbouring the yellow-crowned parakeet, robin, kaka, rare vegetation species and coral reef habitat for a high diversity of fish species. Modifications include a lighthouse at Ninepin Rock (Chetwode Islands). 5. Port Ligar, Forsyth Island and Kaitira Headland Biophysical - Where the waters of exposed Cook Strait and more sheltered Pelorus Sound meet. Values Areas within Forsyth Bay and Waitata Reach, including Port Ligar have been - identified as being of national significance for king shag feeding and breeding habitat, including Duffers Reef. - Bird Island is nationally significant for reef heron breeding. - Both Forsyth Island and the Kaitira headland hold high levels of natural character. The open waters between Port Ligar, the Kaitira headland and northern Forsyth Island also hold high levels of natural character, principally due to low levels of modification. Perceptual - Rugged, exposed outer coastal slopes and narrow isthmus landform at Port Ligar. Values Interesting landform of Duffers Reef and the neck at the head of Forsyth Bay. - - Dramatic pinch point at Allen Strait in to Forsyth Bay. - Visually dramatic headland of Clay Point. App 1 - 5