A community built on family

Walking tracks through the bush, a busy hall, a playgroup and a reserve that ties it all together. Here is what makes day-to-day life at Haven.

A craft afternoon underway in the Haven Hall

Things to do at Haven

Take a walk or a bike ride along the many tracks and enjoy the rural atmosphere, birds and wildlife. Look at the splendid new homes, the historic old homes and the vast gardens.

Twelve tennis courts, free to the community when not in use for competition or coaching
A basketball ring, and a rebound wall to practise your tennis
The wetlands on the reserve, and a BBQ with family at the hall
Anzac Park Haven and the WWI Memorial, with its irrigation history mural and boards
The padlock of love, launched in 2019, where families add a lock in memory of someone special

Groups & places

Around the community

Most of community life at Haven runs out of the hall and the reserve. Here is the detail on each.

Art & Craft Mondays

1st & 4th Monday

A very social and friendly afternoon. The ladies bring an amazing variety of skills and ideas, and are more than happy to share. No need to book, feel free to bring friends.

When1–3pm

WhereHaven Hall, 4378 Henty Highway

CostGold coin and a small afternoon tea

ContactRhonda Coffey, 0409 811 475

Haven's Bush Playgroup

Tuesdays in term

Something different for families. From playtime, arts and craft in the hall, to exploring the bush. Farm visits, animal hunts, treasure hunts and bird watching. Sports days are great fun. Be prepared to get dirty.

WhenTuesday mornings, 10–11:30am

WhereHaven Hall, 4378 Henty Highway

Cost$3 per family, weekly

ContactDi, 0438 456 839

Haven Memorial Hall

The hub of the community

One of the busiest halls in the district, with around 500 uses a year. Fully air-conditioned, with a large outdoor area under shade sails, electric BBQs and an excellent fenced playground. Available for birthdays, weddings, concerts and training days. Also used as a relief centre and a polling booth.

Where4378 Henty Highway, Haven

BookingsHorsham Rural City Council, 5382 9777

Haven Recreation Reserve

Twenty-three acres

Managed by the council, the reserve holds twelve tennis courts, a fenced netball court, a fully fenced playground with sandpit, an irrigated soccer and hockey field, ponds and a storage dam. It is the site of the developing Sports Hub and Community Centre, and is surrounded by walking and cycling tracks.

Where4376 Henty Highway, Haven

BookingsHorsham Rural City Council, 5382 9777

Playground

Built for families

A great playground and sandpit, fully fenced with lots of lawn to run around in, or for a family game of cricket. Shade sails over the play equipment, two free electric BBQs, picnic tables and seats.

Where4376 Henty Highway, Haven

Haven Market

First Saturday monthly

A monthly event raising funds to improve facilities for the community, the primary school and visitors. Hundreds enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in a bush setting just five minutes from Horsham.

MoreVisit the market page

Lend a hand

The market and many of these groups are run by a small committee of volunteers. If you have a spare hour or two, you would be very welcome.

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