Location

Morning view over gum trees and a sports field to hills rising above low fog

Our retirement village in Canberra is in Higgins, one of the city's most established suburbs, with easy access to familiar services and facilities and plenty to do and explore.

Shops just a Stone’s Throw Away

Kippax, Hawker, and Higgins, each just a quick 5-minute drive away from The Henry, offer residents unparalleled convenience. Whether you’re running a quick errand for essentials, or embarking on your weekly grocery shopping, these nearby locales have got you covered.

A couple walking along a sunny footpath past garden beds, carrying shopping bags

Healthcare you know

Having Calvary Hospital and its stellar reputation less than 10 minutes drive away gives you and your family added assurance that when help is needed, it’s close at hand. Additionally, nearby Higgins shops, is the new state-of-the-art medical centre and pharmacy, offering convenience and support for a wide range of healthcare needs.

A carer handing a cup to a woman seated in a bright living room

Active Living Around The Corner

In addition to our onsite gymnasium, The Henry is conveniently located just a two-minute drive from Magpies Golf Club, and a mere four-minute drive from Belconnen Bowls Club. With these fantastic options so close by, there’s no excuse to hold back from improving your handicap or honing your skills on the bowling green!

Food, Wine and Scenic Wonders

The Henry’s surroundings boast stunning natural landscapes and renowned wineries. See below for some of our favourite experiences.

Aerial view of Surveyors Hill vineyards on rolling hills, with a homestead and mountain ranges behind
Escape into nature and fine wines at Surveyors Hills vineyards, only 25 mins away.
Two people on the Shepherds Lookout viewing platform, looking over a fog-filled river valley to distant hills
Take in the extraordinary views and stunning surrounds at Sheppards Lookout.
Shaw Wines cellar door at dusk, a glass and timber building lit from inside, with its name on a low front wall
Indulge in delicious wine in the beautiful custom built tasting lounge at Shaw Wines.
A walker with a hat and walking pole on a dirt track through bushland, on the Strathnairn to Shepherds Lookout walk
Embark on an outdoor adventure with the Strathnairn to Shepherds Lookout walk, just a 10 minute drive from the Henry.
A man standing in a Helm Wines vineyard, with rows of vines, a dam and rolling hills behind
Check out Helm Wines, a perfect spot for fine wine lovers, set in beautiful surrounds.
A river winding through bushland under low morning fog at the Ginninderry Conservation Trust park
Explore the stunning natural beauty of the Ginninderry Conservation Trust Park, just a short drive from the Henry.
Grape pickers working between rows of vines at Wallaroo Estate at sunset, with hills behind
Wallaroo Estate is just a stone's throw away, offering a beautiful escape into nature along with a unique wine tasting experience.
View between pine trees over green valleys and a river to distant ranges from Gruner's Vista
Take in the picturesque views of Gruner's Vista, located in close proximity to the Henry.
A bottle of Four Winds Vineyard red wine with four glasses and a sprig of rosemary on a concrete bench
Stop by the Four Winds tasting room for pizza and delicious wine in a casual setting.
Aerial view of Higgins marking The Henry, Higgins Shopping Centre, Kippax Fair, Burns Golf Club and Shepherds Lookout

“A move at any time is a very difficult decision. But I think if anyone’s looking to come to The Henry, don’t put it off because it’s a wonderful place to be and the sooner you make the move the better”

Helen, resident

Rated 4.5 on Google from 8 reviews

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A couple chatting as they walk along a dirt track through gum trees on a sunny day
A river winding through bushland under low morning fog at the Ginninderry Conservation Trust park

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