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en Lane West, Epsom factors: The Sun
This map represents the trajectory of the
sun in Cornwall Park (from east to west).
environment
Cornwall Park is an avifauna reserve, with more than 30 species of native birds
around the park, 350 species of trees and thousands of flowers in the gardens.
The main feature of the park is the trees. With over 8000, they
shape the paths, create landscapes and provide homes to the
birds and insects. Cornwall park is also a working farm with
many sheep and cattle.
The temperatures of Cornwall Park reach a high of 24 degrees
in the summer, with a low of 7 degrees in the winter. In summer,
the sun is out for 14.5 hours, while it is only out for 9.5 hours in
the winter (see sun graph for furhter information) The rainfall is
highest in May and July, and lowest in January and November.

history around the park

Cornwall Park’s history begins
with the eruption of Maungak-
iekie, more than 67,000 years
ago. This formed the cone hill
shape that Cornwall Park sits
on today. It was made into a
Maori pā, but when they vacat-
ed the pā, the land was even-
tually bought by Sir John Logan
Campbell, who gifted Cornwall
Park to all New Zealanders.
Some heritage sites and historical buildings
around Cornwall Park include:
• Campbell Statue and Fountain
• Accacia Cottage
• Memorial Stairs
• Rongo Stone
What else is around Cornwall Park?
Nearby Cornwall Park is the Stardome Obser-
vatory & Planeterium and the Auckland Show-
Sir John Logan grounds. Inside the park, there are also cafes
Campbell and bistros for visitors to dine at.

maungakiekie
1817-1912
Maungakiekie, meaning ‘the mountain where kiekie grows
abundantly’, is one of the 46 volcanoes around Auckland.
The Maungakiekie pā was once home to thousands of
people, making it one of the largest pā in Tamaki Mākau-
rau. Now it is an important memorial, especially to Maori,
holding cultural significance for many New Zealanders.
The obelisk at the summit is also significant,
representing the bicultural respect
between Pakeha and Maori
opportunities
• Great natural scenery all around Cornwall
Park, especially native flora and fauna.
• Amenities, interesting sites and entertain-
ment nearby, within the park.
• Opportunities to learn the heritage and
history of Tāmaki Makaurau.
constraints
• Visitor experience is weather dependent.
• Most activities/sites can only be visited
during the daytime (except Stardome).