Gulf Harbour Lodge Guidebook

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Gulf Harbour Lodge Guidebook

Sightseeing

Just a short drive or 30 min walk to the beautiful regional park, with waterfalls, walking tracks and coastal lookouts. Home to native kiwis and fantastic snorkelling beaches.
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa Rd
126 locals recommend
Just a short drive or 30 min walk to the beautiful regional park, with waterfalls, walking tracks and coastal lookouts. Home to native kiwis and fantastic snorkelling beaches.
Catch the ferry from Z pier in the marina across to Tiritiri Matangi Island
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
122 locals recommend
Catch the ferry from Z pier in the marina across to Tiritiri Matangi Island

Sightseeing

Great place to launch your boat or just the stroll the walkways and have a coffee or something stronger at the famous Ripples Marina Cafe and Bar.
29 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour Marina
895 Laurie Southwick Parade
29 locals recommend
Great place to launch your boat or just the stroll the walkways and have a coffee or something stronger at the famous Ripples Marina Cafe and Bar.
Historic olde world Puhoi be transported back in time only a short drive from the Hibiscus Coast
22 locals recommend
The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables...Est 1879
5 Saleyards Rd
22 locals recommend
Historic olde world Puhoi be transported back in time only a short drive from the Hibiscus Coast

Sightseeing

Great place to launch your boat or just the stroll the walkways and have a coffee or something stronger at the famous Ripples Marina Cafe and Bar.
29 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour Marina
895 Laurie Southwick Parade
29 locals recommend
Great place to launch your boat or just the stroll the walkways and have a coffee or something stronger at the famous Ripples Marina Cafe and Bar.
36 locals recommend
Goat Island Marine Reserve
36 locals recommend
Beautiful beach with bar, cafe and food in the surf club.
Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Ngapara Street
Beautiful beach with bar, cafe and food in the surf club.

Adventure Sports

Sport and outdoor activities
Great for walking, fishing and swimming
8 locals recommend
Army Bay
8 locals recommend
Great for walking, fishing and swimming
Fancy some snow, only a short drive to the indoor slopes of snow planet
99 locals recommend
Snowplanet
91 Small Rd
99 locals recommend
Fancy some snow, only a short drive to the indoor slopes of snow planet

Golfing

For golfers
One of NZ premier golf courses just a short walk from your apartment, with bars, restaurants, swimming pool, cafes and some of the best greens in the world.
29 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour Country Club
180 Gulf Harbour Dr
29 locals recommend
One of NZ premier golf courses just a short walk from your apartment, with bars, restaurants, swimming pool, cafes and some of the best greens in the world.
Local golf club great course and views and chealer alternative to the Gulf Harbour PGA course
10 locals recommend
Whangaparaoa Golf Club
1337 Whangaparaoa Rd
10 locals recommend
Local golf club great course and views and chealer alternative to the Gulf Harbour PGA course

Park

Play and adventure parks to keep the kids entertained
A fun day out at the park with flying fox, climbing frame, beautiful beaches and more...
Stanmore Bay Park
164 Brightside Rd
A fun day out at the park with flying fox, climbing frame, beautiful beaches and more...

City advice

Getting around

Ferry from Z Pier Gulf Harbour Marina

Catch the 45 min ferry to Auckland CBD from Z Pier. Fullers run the service and the schedule can be easily checked by google.