Important Natural Landscapes (Boffa Miskell, 2013)

48Coastal Area 6 : Gore BayThe long sweep of Gore Bay covers a distance of over 5 kilometres between the rocky shoreline to the north andthe distinctive headland of Point Gibson. The area is characterised by eroding cliffs projecting offshore at PortRobinson, with sections of rocky shorelines, shore platforms, steep, composite beaches, mixed sand and gravelbeaches, and sandy beaches. There are no significant coastal plains.Coastal ContextGore Bay Scenic Reserve with its walking tracks extends beyond the identified coastal environment. While theCathedrals are the key feature of the reserve, the forest and shrubland on steep slopes of gullies and badlandsare also distinctive for the hinterland. The access road to the inland basin follows the Jed River. The Jed River andBuxton Creek with their tributaries contain native vegetation, while the remainder of hills in the hinterland arecovered in extensive pasture.DRAFT° N0 0. 5 1.5 Km1:50,000Hurunui District | 2013