Henderson

Henderson is located 13 km to the west of Auckland’s city centre and is nestled between Te Atatū Peninsula and the stunning Waitākere Ranges, is often regarded as the vibrant heart of West Auckland. Central Henderson is a business, transportation and shopping hub. You can also access the twin streams cycle way from beside the West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre, which takes you into Auckland City.

Henderson was named after early colonial settler Thomas Henderson, who started a timber mill in the area in ca. 1847 to process the kauri trees which were cut from the Henderson Valley, and upstream from the eastern flanks of the Waitakere Ranges. It's a residential suburb home to vast Henderson Park, with its walking paths and disc golf course, as well as hiking and biking trails following the tranquil Opanuku Stream through native bushland. In a former winery, Corban Estate Arts Centre hosts art classes, exhibitions, and a cafe. WestCity Waitakere mall offers fashion and homewares, while The Boundary open-air complex has big-name retailers.

Henderson