And qualifying for the final is a big boost not only for the side on the field but also for the franchise's bottom line.
Harvie was not in Sydney at the weekend, but said it was a great performance for a team which had worked hard all season.
''Obviously, I'm thrilled with the performance of the team. You could not have written the script better,'' he said.
''It was a total performance from the team - the guys believing in what they are doing. I think the right attitude has got them through. Both management and the players.''
Harvie said the attitude was one to be admired.
''Just to never give up and concentrate on what is important, what is not, and getting on with it.''
The Highlanders have come a long way in a relatively short time.
About five years ago the franchise was on its knees, and was struggling to get crowds and attract much corporate support.
But it has turned it around and, after recording a small profit last year of $57,000, it should again be in the black for this year's accounts.
Harvie, who plans to be in Wellington on Saturday, said the playoff run had been a real bonus for the team's bottom line.
''Financially, the rewards have been good. Hosting a playoff game was a big win for us.''
Under the terms of the competition, all teams in the playoffs make some cash and the further you go in the playoffs the larger the rewards.
The Highlanders hosted the Chiefs in the first week of the playoffs.
They had to pay the Chiefs $A75,000 ($NZ83,000) for that game but could keep all the gate money from the game.
Last weekend, the Waratahs had to pay $A100,000 to the Highlanders for the semifinal in Sydney.
This week, the Highlanders will receive $A125,000 from the Hurricanes for making the game.
The host also picks up all expenses for the travelling sides.
Harvie said the franchise had no immediate plans to spend the extra money but it was a pleasant surprise.
The Highlanders were in the process of signing a licensing agreement with a private operator and Harvie said those negotiations were continuing.
The results of the past couple of weeks had obviously helped with getting a private operator on board.
But nothing would be announced on a deal being struck until the end of the season.