Previously the viaduct was a backwater for a small collection of craft and fishing boats. Following
Team New Zealand's consecutive wins in the America's Cup yachting race in 1995 and 2000, the viaduct was transformed into a marvelous place to explore, with apartment blocks, hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and markets. Today it is known as the America's Cup
Harbour, making it the first of its kind in the 152 year history of the America's Cup to
support syndicates, corporations, super-yachts and the public together in one venue.