Harbourview in Te Atatu is a place of ecological,
archaeological and cultural heritage value and is an opportunity to preserve
open space in the urban environment.
Located
on Te Atatu Peninsula, Harbourview - Orangihina offers something truly
special. As you wander along the all weather path to the south, or meander
along our gravel track to the north, breathe in the salty sea air as you
look out over the Waitemata Harbour. Take in the uninterrupted panoramic
views of Auckland City, the Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto from the resting
places.
For an experience of the entire peninsula Harbourview -
Orangihina offers a perfect starting point for the Te Atatu Peninsula
Walkway a meandering track that follows the changing coastline of the
peninsula from the Waitemata Harbour to the mouth of the Henderson Creek.
Harbourview - Orangihina is home to a number of historic sites, time is
captured in archaeological middens from early Maori occupation, to historic
villas, brickwork remnants and World War II gun emplacements.
Specially
created wetlands on the lower terrace at Harbourview - Orangihina offer
habitat to an abundant wildlife which include the world travelling Godwit,
the rare and shy Fernbird and the Kokopu, a stream fish native to New
Zealand.
How to get there
Harbour view Road, via Danica Esplanade, or Te Atatu Rd - just off the
roundabout
Located
on Te Atatu Peninsula, Harbourview - Orangihina offers something truly
special. As you wander along the all weather path to the south, or meander
along our gravel track to the north, breathe in the salty sea air as you
look out over the Waitemata Harbour. Take in the uninterrupted panoramic
views of Auckland City, the Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto from the resting
places.
Specially
created wetlands on the lower terrace at Harbourview - Orangihina offer
habitat to an abundant wildlife which include the world travelling Godwit,
the rare and shy Fernbird and the Kokopu, a stream fish native to New
Zealand. 
