Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill & Cornwall Park
Maungakiekie
A volcanic cone south of the city centre, surrounded by Cornwall Park, a working urban farm. The obelisk at the summit offers 360-degree views over Auckland.
One Tree Hill (Māori name Maungakiekie) rises 182 meters. It is one of the volcanic cones in the Auckland field with the best-preserved remains of Māori pā (fortified settlements), and terraces and storage pits can still be seen on its slopes. The summit has an obelisk and the tomb of Sir John Logan Campbell, the “Father of Auckland.” The original lone pine that made the hill famous was cut down in 2000, and native trees were replanted in 2016. At the foot of the hill, Cornwall Park is an open urban farm where cattle and sheep graze, and lambs appear in spring. Entry is free. Vehicle gates close at sunset, so you can walk up or drive.
Opening hours
07:00 to sunset (until 21:00 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Mount Eden
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Auckland Domain & Wintergardens
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Queen Street
- Sky Tower
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Viaduct Harbour