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Cornwall Park in Auckland is a major center offering recreation and entertainment to the natives and foreign tourists. The park is known for its landscape design and a rich variety of towering trees. Located on a volcanic cone one tree hill, Cornwall Park in Auckland has several geological features. Features of Cornwall Park in Auckland: - The cone once had a pre-European Maori fortification (pa), the remains of which can still be seen.
- Cornwall Park located on one tree hill is easily accessible from Greenlane Rd, Manukau Road or Campbell Road. Roads within the park have sufficient parking space.
- The park is a major center for picnicking, walking, jogging, cycling, tennis, cricket, rugby and bird watching.
- The Campbell Park Tennis Club, Auckland Joggers Club, Cornwall Cricket Club, Grammar Carlton Rugby Football Club, Auckland Archery Club, Cornwall Park Bowls club, Auckland Observatory / Stardome (an observatory and planetarium) are all sited in the park.
- School visits are allowed only with prior reservations.
- No lunch or accommodation facilities are provided so rainy days should be avoided for visiting the park.
- Teacher information packs are available on request.
- The park is ideal for outdoor functions. Three main sites can be reserved for gala wedding ceremonies.
- The kiosk is located on the northern side of the cone next to the information center. It offers a fine dining experience with café style lunches or afternoon teas of Victorian and Devonshire varieties. The tea is available during gala affairs like wedding ceremonies and other special functions.
- The kiosk and the three toilets in the park allow wheelchair access.
Fast Facts of Cornwall Park in Auckland: Address: Cornwall Park Trust Board
PO Box 26072 Epsom
Auckland, New Zealand Cornwall Park Information Centre
Ph (09) 630 8485 Opening Hours: From 7am till the evening every day. Check the closing hours on the gate.
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