Henderson, Auckland Map

About Henderson, Auckland

Henderson is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of 18,770. It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km west-southwest of Auckland, the regional capital. Henderson is located at 36.8801°S, 174.6198°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Henderson, a locale experiencing the gentle breath of the sea, finds its setting shaped by the proximity of Wood Bay, a mere seven kilometres distant, hinting at the subtle influence of tides and coastal air. It lies 4.7 km south of Massey (from Massey: bearing 170°T), and is situated 13.3 km west-south-west of Auckland. The Whau River, a ribbon of water five kilometres away, meanders through the landscape, while the Waitakere Reservoir, nine kilometres further, holds the quietude of freshwater. Rolling hills, a characteristic of this region, undulate towards the horizon, occasionally softened by the presence of Walker Bush, a seven-kilometre journey away, and the promise of discovery along the Ferndown Track. The quality of light here, especially as day yields to evening, often casts a warm, amber glow across the land, a silent testament to its connection with the wider natural world.

The history of Henderson is one of evolving purpose, with its early development intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land. Dairy farming and horticulture have long been pillars of its local economy, the rich soil yielding its fruits and produce to the markets. More recently, Henderson has seen its industries diversify, embracing the opportunities presented by a growing population and its strategic position within the Auckland Region. The hum of commerce and the quiet industry of its businesses contribute to the town's understated vitality, a character shaped by generations who have worked and built here, their efforts leaving an indelible mark on the land.

The cultural character of Henderson is one of grounded practicality, a place where community is fostered through shared experiences and everyday interactions. While no genuinely famous individuals are intrinsically tied to Henderson itself, its proximity to larger centres means its residents are part of the broader cultural tapestry of the Auckland Region. The Harold Moody Recreation Ground, a mere four kilometres away, serves as a hub for local activity, a place where families gather and sports are played. Events that bring people together, whether organised local festivals or impromptu neighbourhood gatherings, define the rhythm of life in Henderson, a place that offers a quiet but persistent sense of belonging.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand at coordinates -36.88012, 174.61975. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.

My Location & Navigate starts the vector-tile navigator: live turn-by-turn driving directions from your current position to any destination, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing.

Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Henderson.

Henderson sits within the Auckland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.