Whangaparāoa · New Zealand · Auckland
Gulf Harbour Country Club
Gulf Harbour Country Club Course holds a significant position in Auckland golf. It is a coastal course offering expansive views of the Hauraki Gulf. Located in Whangaparāoa, in the Auckland region, this course is set within a coastal parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a distinctive New Zealand golfing experience, complete with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Gulf Harbour Country Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,400 m · 1997
At a glance
Gulf Harbour Country Club Course holds a significant position in Auckland golf. It is a coastal course offering expansive views of the Hauraki Gulf. Located in Whangaparāoa, in the Auckland region, this course is set within a coastal parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a distinctive New Zealand golfing experience, complete with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Gulf Harbour Country Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Gulf Harbour Country Club Course is located in Whangaparāoa, in the Auckland region of New Zealand. The course unfolds within a coastal parkland terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the precise nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Gulf Harbour Country Club Course holds an important place in Auckland's golf scene. A coastal course offering expansive views over the Hauraki Gulf.
Architecture
Rolling fairways, water and Hauraki Gulf views define the course, with closing holes returning toward the marina and clubhouse.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6400 meters from the championship tees. The course leverages its coastal parkland environment to shape angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.gulfharbourcountryclub.co.nz/