
Free Things to Do · Henderson
Curious Creatures of Henderson
4.6100 Google reviews
- How muchTe utu
- Free
- Their siteHe pārongo atu anō
- ceac.org.nz
- Last checkedI tirohia
- Last checked 9 Aug 2026
LocationTe wāhi
Corban Estate Arts Centre
What it is
Curious Creatures of Henderson is a permanent creative play trail set entirely within the grounds of Corban Estate Arts Centre. Families scan a QR code at the Homestead Galleries, then follow a cast of curious characters through the estate — uncovering stories, mysteries, and prompts along the way. All that's needed is a phone.
The trail is brought to life by The Open Fort and the Auckland Urban Development Office as part of a programme designed to bring connection and a little weirdness to shared public spaces. Because it starts on demand and runs at the family's own pace, it works just as well for a spontaneous weekday visit as for a planned school holiday outing.
Entry to the trail is free. The Corban Estate grounds give children plenty of room to roam between stops, making this a solid pick for families who want something with a thread of narrative to follow rather than a single fixed destination.
What other parents say
Last week marked my inaugural visit to the art center, and I was utterly captivated by the enchanting cherry blossoms that greeted us at the entrance. The galleries proved to be a captivating wonderland, where we lost ourselves for a delightful three hours. We savored the serene beauty of cherry trees, basked in the warm embrace of sunlight, and reveled in the gentle caress of the spring breeze. What a splendid day for a leisurely city stroll!
Love what they have done to this place. Very close by. Each week there is something going on that serves the community. I will be very happy if the event organizer can encounter the public to use public transport to get here, espresso when there is an event. This has caused so much trouble for the residents at Corban Estate townhouses. Others, a very purpose built estate for rhe good of tangata whenua. Have attended so many events here as an individual, a group and as a parents and student. Love that the Te Pou theater 🎥 is also sitting here. Totally love it and the Michael church were summary have done their debut acting from. All located in this small corner.
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Attended a weekend 2 day workshop on Nature Journaling was absolutely fantastic. Been there previously for a show which was stunning. Our tutor Molly was so helpful,enthusiastic and made it a lovely experience. Lots of renovation/construction but after covid it's so important to support the arts as it brings incredible value into our lives. Now more than ever. The Cafe served super delicious food from scratch with nice twists... brilliant coffee.
Lovely morning wandering around looking at exhibitions. Had a go at rock painting, handy café on site for coffee and food
Love the powerful arts and historical nature. Easy access to Henderson Town and parks.
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