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Boating
Dog walking with restrictions
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Dog walking with restrictions

Dogs are only allowed on the beach at Cornwallis, they must be on a lead between 9am and sunrise daily.

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Fishing
Picnics
Sightseeing
Swimming
Walks (1 hour or more)
Walks (less than 1 hour)
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Walks (less than 1 hour)

There are a number of hidden walks around this park enabling opportunities to escape from the summer crowds.

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Wedding / civil union
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Wedding / civil union

Cornwallis provides a number of locations with easy access for guests. A permit must be obtained prior to commencement. Some locations are very popular over the summer months and early booking is recommended. Please contact the Arataki Visitor Centre on 09 817 0077 to discuss your requirements.

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Tracks

Kakamatua Inlet Track
 ½ hour / 0.2 km
Orpheus Graves Walk
< ¼ hour / 0.05 km
Nihotupu Ridge Track
2 ¼ hours / 4.2 km
Monument Track
< ¼ hour / 0.2 km

Cornwallis

Part of the Waitakere Ranges, Cornwallis is a popular, safe spot for family picnics and swimming.

Be sure to visit the 200m long restored Cornwallis wharf, the last of the Manukau's 16 ferry wharves.   The wharf is a very popular fishing spot.

Park facilities

Bookable Site - view details
BBQ
Beaches
Boat ramp
Campervan access
Self contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights in the Cornwallis car park.
Cellphone coverage
Interpretation
Long drop / vault toilet
Native bush
Notice board
Parking
Includes overflow parking. Additional parking at Firebreak road (22)
Picnic tables
Ranger contact phone
Sealed access road
Shelter
Toilet block
Wharf / jetty
Picture of Cornwallis
Go fishing off the revamped Cornwallis wharf.

Park opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

How to get to Cornwallis

Take the North-Western Motorway to the Great North Rd Exit. Follow Great North Rd onto Ash St which leads onto Rata St. Take Titirangi Road right through Titirangi Village to the roundabout, take Huia Road and Cornwallis is signposted off it.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 30 km

  
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