GULF HARBOUR VILLAGE CHECK POINT
Gulf Harbour Village History
Designed as NZ’s version of Portofino. Village built alongside the Marina in the mid-1990's was the start of the development of the Gulf Harbour region.
Within a few years a complex of shops was built across Gulf Harbour Drive and in 1997 when Gulf Harbour was the hum of activity as the
land developments continued and expanded Gulf Harbour Country Club Ltd opened. A year after opening, Gulf Harbour Country Club
hosted the 1998 World Cup of Golf which saw many international stars such as Sir Nick Faldo and John Daly take on the challenging Robert
Trent Jones Jr design.
Sadly contriversy has beset the Country Club in recent years and the golf course is now closed and the buildings burnt to the ground in 2024.
Read the full Whangaparaoa Story ...Eco Awareness - Toxic Chemicals
It's important for us to understand, appreciate and where we can to help in local environmental issues. Human activities generate a variety of toxic heavy metals and other compounds that are used in the coastal environment ...
Toxic Chemicals
Gulf Harbour Village development after formation of the canal system the first blocks of townhouses were developed in mid 1990's
Gulf Harbour Village town centre consists of a paved square surrounded by businesses and apartments
Opposite the paved square is a man made promintary with a clock tower, rotunda and blocks of luxury apartments
