In response, he donated his country estate to the people of auckland, and asked it be named cornwall park. Check out an event or a game at alexandra park, and consider making time for rainbows end, a. The newmarket bowling and tennis club and greens were formed on a portion of the land leased from the government in the railway reserve at the intersection of the auckland and kaipara lines in newmarket. The best hotels in cornwall park, auckland, new zealand.
Find a quiet spot under a pohutukawa tree and read a book for some metime. History of cornwall park the cornwall park was gifted to the people of new zealand by sir john logan campbell in 1901. Cornwall park eateries cornwall park, pohutukawa drive. Sundays at the band rotunda in cornwall park sunday 17th january sunday 20th march 2016 free. More than just a green space, the park is home to a working farm and aucklands oldest surviving wooden building, acacia cottage. Cornwall park is an expansive parkland in epsom near the heart of auckland, new zealand, surrounding the park containing maungakiekie pa or the hill of one tree hill. Check out where to stay in auckland and book an accommodation of your choice. Explore the shires hobbit holes and get a drink at the green dragon inn on a hobbiton movie set toura favorite for lord of the rings fansand then listen to maori legends on a boat ride through the mesmerizing waitomo glowworm caves. Cornwall park, auckland ticket price timings address. Beneath cornwall park in auckland, new zealand there are lava caves that were once used by the local maori people as a repository for human remains.
Aucklands population was growing fast, thanks to assisted immigration from britain, and cornwall park district school was bulging at the seams. Cornwall park nzhistory, new zealand history online. He was a businessman and a humanitarian who had bought this land earlier known as mount prospect estate, then renamed one tree hill along with his business partner william brown in 1853. Stay at cornwall park motor inn accommodation auckland.
Cornwall park auckland central all you need to know. John logan campbell interwoven in the history of auckland named this beautiful volcanic cone with a. The exception is the mighty obelisk aucklands beacon at the top of maungakiekie. I jogged to the cornwall park early morning and was surprised there were so many sheep and cattle. Cornwall park gifted to auckland new zealand history. Cornwall park is just one of the fantastic sites in auckland. During the spring season, albert park is an absolute floral wonderland with. Cornwall park is the best place for spending some time either on your own or with family and friends. Built in the heart of the early settlement in 1841, this small timber dwelling originally stood to the rear of the shortland street store run by william brown and john logan campbell, two of the earliest traders in the town. All the information you need to know about visiting cornwall park. Cornwall park is part of aucklands coast to coast walking route which accesses the park from manukau rd via campbell crescent.
At a civic reception for the duke and duchess of cornwall and york, john logan campbell handed over the deed to land around one tree hillmaungakiekie. It was sir johns wish for the obelisk to be installed to honour the maori people of tamaki makaurau, with sir john himself now buried beneath. The park has centuriesold heritage sites, wideopen spaces, tree lined avenues and walks, places of peace and tranquility in a large city, sports grounds including tennis and bowls and a working farm for the education of city children. Cornwall park is a stunning setting for a wedding ceremony.
Plenty of places to picnic, jog or just sit and read a book. The treelined drive lower left is the main entrance to cornwall park from green lane road. Within a decade, this marine reserve has transformed into one of the most ecologically rich and diverse hotspots. Carlton cornwall bowls history all the history up to 1993 was taken from the carlton bowling club centennial book published in the same year. Pet friendly, plenty of places for spreading a sarong and have a picnic, read a book, listen to music and just relax. It is a part of the cape rodneyokakari point marine reserve, new zealands first marine reserve. The cornwall park was gifted to the people of new zealand by sir john logan campbell in 1901. Cornwall park motor inn auckland is 5 minutes drive from the famous one tree hill, and 10 minutes drive from central auckland. Trip to cape reinga from auckland best scenic viewpoints in north new zealand must visit places duration. In the centre of the park is a volcanic cone, which maori called maungakiekie mountain of the kiekie a climbing plant. Come along for a relaxed outdoor music concert at cornwall park this summer. Cornwall park district school is sited at 193 green lane west, greenlane, auckland 1051. What makes cornwall park special for you to discover and enjoy.
Queen street shopping district and sylvia park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas popular attractions can visit auckland zoo and kelly tarltons underwater world. Acacia cottage is a rare survivor from early colonial auckland and an important symbol of the citys pioneering roots. Find all hotels in cornwall park, auckland on a city map. Its the place for a picnic under the trees, an exploration of historic buildings, a hike to the summit of a volcano that was once a maori pa, and a planetarium.
Find super low rates only on when booking hotels near public parks. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for cornwall park. Cornwall park auckland new zealand restaurant, events. Visit two of new zealands top attractions on a combo trip from auckland. Together with the adjacent one tree hill domain the two are often erroneously grouped together as one place, cornwall park forms aucklands largest green area. Find the perfect accommodation near cornwall park, with choices like the epsom motor inn and the quality suites alexander inn. Connect with nature and enjoy open space in one of over 4000 parks in tamaki makaurau auckland. Auckland history in cornwall park new zealand vacations. Located in auckland, cornwall park motor inn is in the business district. Exploring cornwall park, auckland new zealand albom. Auckland international airport is a 20minute drive away. The two independent parks form one large park of 670 acres.
Auckland photography historical mad on new zealand. A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Book your tickets online for cornwall park, auckland central. The core of auckland history and its relation to onetree hill in cornwall park buy this at. Take along a pair of joggers and get your sweat on or take a book and read. High tea now available at the bistro 7 days a week from 2. In honour of sir john s birthplace, the schools logo was inspired by the county of cornwalls coat of arms.
Along with beautiful views of the city, the parks facilities include a childrens playground, acacia cottage one of the countrys oldest timber buildings. Hotels near cornwall park, auckland best hotel rates. The new park was named in honour of the royal couple. Probably the most visited park for auckland students, it seemed like a crime to write about the best parks in auckland and not mention albert park. Find a park or beach to enjoy a bbq, play sports, or take the kids to a playground.
Cornwall park has marked trails, barbecue and picnic facilities, and plenty of space for casual sports. The park, gifted to auckland in 1901 by sir john logan campbell, is a sanctuary on the edge of the city, with 2 farms and a nursery where we grow fresh herbs, flowers and a selection of vegetables. Sir john logan campbell gifted cornwall park to the people of auckland in 1901. We welcome you to host your event or group activity at cornwall park. Beautiful historical building set in one of the most stunning locations in auckland providing delicious food with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. The origin of flag day cornwall park district schools first headmaster was mr w birss, a visionary and worldly man who. Cornwall park greenlane rd west, epsom, auckland, new zealand 1051 rated 4. All correspondence and couriers can be forwarded to this address.
There are wonderful explanations of the campbell bequest and the history of auckland. Back then the school was part of cornwall park estate, which was gifted to the people of new zealand by sir john logan campbell in 1901. Located in leigh, goat island is new zealands first marine reserve created in 1975. Cornwall park is your urban oasis in auckland, rich with history, nature, farmlife, open lawns, and. You can book one of two areas, for up to two hours and 150 people.