Chris Timms Memorial Jetty

Henderson Creek Jetties

Two new jetties have recently been opened on Council reserves on Henderson Creek; the Heritage Jetty in Tui Glen Reserve, and the Chris Timms Memorial Jetty in  Henderson Creek Esplanade Reserve below the Trusts Stadium.

Background

The new jetties were formally opened as part of the Henderson Creek celebrations held over the weekend of 19/20 November 2005.

The Tui Glen Heritage Jetty replaces the historic jetty that was once located at Tui Glen Motor Camp. This jetty, in Tui Glen Reserve, is in the upper reaches of Henderson Creek on the Oratia Stream, just below Falls Park and across the stream from Cranwell Park and the Aquatic Centre.

The Chris Timms Memorial Jetty, is named for the larger-than-life Olympic gold medal winning yachtsman, mountaineer and flyer killed in a plane crash last year. The Chris Timms Memorial Jetty can be accessed from the playing fields below the Trusts Stadium.

How to get to the jetties

Tui Glen Heritage Jetty

Tui Glen Heritage Jetty

By car - Turn into Claude Brooks Drive off Edmonton Road and follow the road through the park towards the Oratia Stream. The jetty is located on the stream at the north end of the park, near the public toilets. (Note: this jetty is wheelchair accessible.)

On foot - From Henderson township, walk through Cranwell Park and across the foot bridge behind the Aquatic Centre, turn left and follow the Oratia Stream to the Jetty. From Lincoln Road or Te Atatu, follow Henderson Creek to the Central Park Drive bridge, take the underpass under the road, and then follow the walk/cycleway along the east bank of the Creek heading south (away from the motorway) through Chilcott Brae to Tui Glen Reserve.

The Chris Timms Memorial Jetty

By car - Drive to the Trusts Stadium and enter the main carpark at Gate 3. Park in the lowest carpark, cross the playing fields towards the Creek and take the stairs or ramp down to the jetty.

On foot - From Central Park Drive follow the informal walkway along the west bank of the Henderson Creek heading north towards the motorway. Stay on the path along the bottom of the bank and you will arrive at the jetty.

Kayaking down Henderson Creek

Council is currently negotiating a lease/licence with Outdoor Discoveries – a kayak hire company, which will operate a kayak hire concession from the jetty at Tui Glen. The jetty is a public jetty so anyone can launch a small boat or kayak there, but kayaks will also be available to hire on certain days.