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and inshore marine areas of KAVHA have ve
been listed as an important Commonwealth wetland inthe _

2nd edition of 'A Directory of Important, Wetlands in ce
Australia'. The Plans of Management fol resel es in: the _ a
KAVHA were approved by the Norfolk:
Assembly on 21 May 2003.

Description . yi ,
KAVHA is Norfolk Island's most tangible link with its 'forge ; j <ul

past. The area contains the majority of the island's convict _ ee
ruins, some of which are restored to their original condition.
The stark contrast of the convict built buildings against the
backdrop of rolling hills and re-vegetated slopes enhances
the uniqueness of this area. To the south of KAVHA are
perhaps the most picturesque views from Norfolk Island
including the islets of Phillip and Nepean and the headlands
of Point Hunter and Point Ross. The coastal bays of Emily
and Slaughter are protected by the exposed reef, which
provides a sheltered marine environment that attracts locals
and visitors to the island. The Norfolk Island Pine plantation,
amenities and occasional picnic benches being the only
visible signs of modern day developments in the Emily Bay
area. The Compound and pentagonal Gaol are foreboding
structures hinting at the confined imprisonment of the
convicts and the laborious tasks of constructing such
confines. The commons and wetland are vast areas that
provide habitat for native fauna as well as grazing grounds
for local cattle, and migrating and vagrant birds. The
Watermill Creek cuts a sharp incision through the unbroken
fields of pastures. The golf course and Cemetery fill the

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eastern third of KAVHA — the manicured greens and
fairways and the polished orderly headstones further
enhancing the beauty of the area. There is little tree cover
and native flora species diversity is low (occasional wind
pruned White Oaks Lagunaria patersonia subsp. patersonia
and Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla).

Condition & Intearity
The KAVHA has been largely cleared of native vegetation for
agriculture, grazing, and building. As such, there is little
native flora species diversity. Many weed species are
transported from other areas on the island via Watermill
Creek — the second largest catchment on Norfolk Island.
However, there is only minor weed invasion along the creek.
The dominant vegetation is Kikuyu grasslands that provide

today. Buildings that have been res! ored are frequented by.

tourists and locals. These buildings closely resemble their —

former appearance and many are* "open to the public as.
examples of previous settlements of Norfolk Island.

Location

The KAVHA is located on the southern coast of Norfolk
Island and includes Point Hunter peninsula. KAVHA has an