Volume Three Appendix 1 6 Maud Island, Mt. Shewell, Fitzroy Bay and Eastern Tawhitinui Reach Perceptual - Impressive peak of Mt Shewell at the head of Admiralty Bay. Values Interesting distinct pyramidal form of Maud Island. - - Low levels of modification. - Road to Admiralty Bay/French Pass passes through the bush above Fitzroy Bay – contributing to the scenic journey. - Frequent, intimate bays with sheltered waters, notably Fitzroy Bay/Savill Bay/Garne Bay/Waiona Bay and Kauauroa Bay. - Area typified by slender peninsulas (notably Tawero and Whakamawahi Points) and broad bays. - Visually impressive Yellow Cliffs at the southern head of Waitata Bay. Associative - Historic gun emplacement on Maud Island. Values Peninsulas of Tawero Point and Whakamawahi Point act as gateway features to - central Pelorus Sound. Overview Based on the above values, Maud Island, Mt Shewell, Fitzroy Bay and Eastern Tawhitinui Reach, have been identified as ONF's due to their exceptional biophysical and associative landscape values and very high sensory landscape values. Maud Island is an important island sanctuary containing nationally threatened species. The island landform provides a distinctive pyramidal skyline linking to the slender neck of Harter Point. Most of the Island is cloaked in regenerating shrubland and forest. Māori settlement and use of the resources in this part of the outer Sounds is evident in the intense clusters of archaeological remains. The impressive peak of Mt Shewell, the sheltered waters of Apuau Channel and intimate bays of this coastline are highly legible. Of the remaining indigenous forests within the area, much appears on more elevated slopes (Mt.Shewell) and the western slopes of Waiona Bay and around the elevated slopes of Fitzroy Bay. The continuous undeveloped coastline in this area is highly natural. Mt Shewell Scenic Reserve features nationally significant, diverse plant species. Modifications include: vegetation clearance; forestry and tracks on Maud Island; buildings; jetties; tracks; and limited moorings adjacent to marine farms around Tawhitinui Reach. 7. Islands of Croisilles Harbour and Northern Coastline Biophysical - Geopreservation site: Matarau Point beach ridges. Values Geopreservation site: Pakiaka Point boulder bank and lagoon. - - Nationally significant ecological values on Croisilles Islands (Motuanauru, Moukirikiri and Otuhaereroa Islands). - Nationally significant ecological values of the cuspate forelands at Matarau Point. - Nationally significant ecological values of island communities, with distinct and rare biotic assemblages. - The marine environment and islands of Croisilles Harbour and part of the northern coastline hold outstanding levels of natural character. The remaining coastal waters of the northern bays (Taipare Bay and Papawai Bay) and Askews Hill hold very high levels of natural character. App 1 - 7