Coastal headlands are
moderately exposed to wind and salt spray, relatively frost free with
steep well drained soil. Supporting taller forest than more exposed
stacks and sea cliffs, many species are found here are shade tolerant
and shade intolerant species found on more exposed sites are absent
where forest is mature. Early succession species include Hebe stricta,Leptospermum
Scoparium,Coprosma
robusta, Kunzea
ericoidies, Olearia
furfuraceae, Hebe
macrocarpa and Pomaderris rugosa.
