Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Proclamation 2005
Part 14Antarctic specially protected area No. 114
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Part 14 Antarctic specially protected area No. 114
Northern Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands.
Latitude 60 33 S, longitude 45 35 W.
The Area includes the region of northern Coronation Island between Conception Point to the west and Foul Point to the east. The eastern boundary follows a ridge from Foul Point approximately 6 km southwards to the summit of Mount Nivea (1 266 m), thence west-south-westwards for a distance of 1 500 m down the ridge to the col at High Stile. From High Stile, the boundary continues west-south-westwards for approximately 6 km following the ridge of the broad plateau of Brisbane Heights to the summit of Wave Peak (960 m). From Wave Peak the boundary extends due north for 1 000 m, thence west and in a north‑westerly direction for about 6 km following the broad ridge of Brisbane Heights. The boundary then extends due north for approximately 6 km, following the main ridgeline to Conception Point. The glacial catchments draining to the northern coastline of Coronation Island within this boundary are within the Area. The actual summits of Mount Nivea and Wave Peak and the southern side of High Stile are outside of the Area. The northern boundary is defined as a straight line extending 11 km across the sea from Conception Point to Foul Point, including Ommanney Bay and the bay further to the west as within the Area.