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About Selwyn Heights, Hillsborough, Auckland

 With uninterrupted views stretching across Auckland’s magnificent Manukau Harbour, and bordered on one side by one of the city’s newest parks (Monte Cecilia), Selwyn Heights is nestled in charming Hillsborough, Auckland.

Including rest home and hospital care, there are around 170 people living on this 5.1 hectare (12.5 acre) site. Perfectly situated close to central Auckland, Selwyn Heights is adjacent to public transport and very near major motorways and the airport.


Gilberd Aparments and Macdonald Centre, Selwyn Heights VillageOriginally known as the Masonic Village, Selwyn Heights has a strong legacy of supporting older people. Established over forty years ago, it was purchased in 2005 by The Selwyn Foundation. Selwyn Heights is undergoing major development, with the new Gilberd apartment building and Macdonald community centre recently completed.  This stunning new development comprises four upper floors of apartments - 44 in total - above a ground floor offering extensive resident facilities and underground carparking.  For further details, please click here.


Amenities for a great lifestyle

The new Macdonald entertainment centre offers residents an extensive range of first-class leisure facilities, including:    

  • Wellness centre
  • Movie theatre
  • Outdoor bowling green
  • Hair salon
  • Shop
  • Cafe
  • Multi-function recreation room
  • Library    
  • Craft room
  • Bar and BBQ area
  • 'Blokes' shed
  • Petanque court.

In addition, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd offers regular services, and the adjacent Monte Cecilia Park has extensive walks, including the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre within the historic Pah Homestead.


Services and activities

 Selwyn Heights Village offers residents the opportunity to stay active, keep learning, and enjoy life.

There are:

  • regular organised trips
  • happy hours and afternoon teas
  • speakers and entertainers
  • craft lessons.


The village has an active Residents’ Committee which organises activities for the residents.

A public bus service runs along Herd Road and Pah Road, immediately adjacent to Selwyn Heights Village.  

Other services which can be purchased include: 

  • meals
  • handyman services
  • minibus transport to shops or appointments
  • nursing and medical care
  • doctor, podiatrist and lab services visit regularly.


Our contact details are:

42 Herd Road
Hillsborough
Auckland 1042
Tel: (64-9) 624 2600
Fax: (64-9) 624 2605
Email: selwynheights@selwyncare.org.nz