One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) & Cornwall Park
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill Domain & Cornwall Park
Past grazing sheep to an obelisk on the summit
- Hours
- Vehicle gates summer 7am–8:30pm, winter 7am–7pm (with daylight saving); walk-in anytime
- Tickets
- Free
- Address
- About 6 km south of the CBD; entrance at 670 Manukau Road (Cornwall Park gates too)
The lower slopes are Cornwall Park, which is also a working farm, so sheep graze right beside the paths. Wander up through big old trees to the 182 m summit, where a 21-metre stone obelisk stands next to the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell, who gave the park to the city. The original 'one tree' is long gone; tōtara and pōhutukawa saplings went in on the spot in 2016. Far fewer tourists than Mount Eden, so the summit view is yours to enjoy quietly.