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Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill
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  • By keeweechic on January 12, 2005
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    • Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill - Auckland
    by keeweechic
    One Tree Hill was once named after a lonely pine tree that once stood on the summit. One of the best views of the city can be seen from this volcanic cone that was once the site of Maori pa, or fortified village (evidence of the pa can still be seen on there) The tree was the burial site of one of Auckland's 'founding' fathers, Sir John Campbell, who played an important part in the city's early development, but unfortunately this long standing icon is no longer. In 1994 the tree was attacked with a chain saw by a Maori activist but survived, unfortunately in 1999 when it was attacked again by vandals, it was decided that the tree would not survive and had to come down. The tree was 120 years old.

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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Aucklands Oldest Timber Building.
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  • Updated By allikat on December 31, 2004
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    • Acacia Cottage - Auckland
    Acacia Cottage
    by allikat
    Acacia Cottage was built in 1841, which makes it the oldest timber building in Auckland. It used to stand in the city's Shortland Street, before being relocated to Cornwall Park in 1920.
    It is only a small cottage, but entry is free. It gives an insight into how some of the early settlers of New Zealand used to live, and the tourist information office opposite has a leaflet telling more about the history of the cottage, explaining how it was built and when alterations were made.
    The verandah out the back makes for a pleasant place to sit and look out over the surrounding parkland.

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  • Address: 203 Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland.
  • Phone: 09 630 8485
  • Directions: From state highway 1 take the Greenlane off-ramp, go along Greenlane West and turn left into Cornwall Park.
  • Website: www.cornwallpark.co.nz
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill
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  • By allikat on November 25, 2003
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    • One Tree Hill - Auckland
    One Tree Hill
    by allikat
    One Tree Hill is in Cornwall Park, but it features on the Auckland skyline from some distance away - the summit is 183.5m above sea level. You can drive or walk to the top and take in great views. At the top is an Obelisk, unveiled in 1940 - the Centennial year of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and intended as a tribute to the Maori people. There is also Sir John Logan Campbells grave.

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  • Address: 203 Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland.
  • Phone: 09 6308485
  • Directions: From state highway 1 take the Greenlane off-ramp, turn onto Greenlane West and then left into Cornwall Park,
  • Website: www.cornwallpark.co.nz
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Cornwall Park
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  • By allikat on November 21, 2003
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    • View of Cornwall Park - Auckland
    View of Cornwall Park
    by allikat
    Cornwall Park was presented to the people of New Zealand back in 1901 by Sir John Logan Campbell. You can wander for ages around beautiful parkland, planted with lots of stunning trees, grassy slopes, visit the oldest timber building in Auckland, climb One Tree Hill, and much more.
    You can sit in the sun at Cornwall Park, and never know you were so close to the centre of Auckland.
    There is plenty to enjoy here, and there is a cafe/restaurant, a visitor information centre, as well as barbeque facilities.

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  • Address: 203 Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland.
  • Phone: 09 630 8485
  • Directions: From State Highway 1, come off at the Greenlane off-ramp, go along Greenlane West and turn left into the Park along the beautiful Pohutakawa Drive.
  • Website: www.cornwallpark.co.nz
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Many Features in the Park
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  • By keeweechic on January 14, 2005
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    • Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill - Auckland
    by keeweechic
    The first home in Auckland of John Logan Campbell is in the park. Acacia Cottage was moved here in 1920 and has been restored and furnished to reflect his life in the house. Originally it was in Shortland Street in the city. The cottage is open to visitors 7.00am to dusk in summer and 7.00am to 4.00pm in winter. It is Auckland’s oldest surviving building.

    There is also a kiosk is on the north side across from Acacia Cottage (next to the Information Centre) which offers afternoon teas including Devonshire teas and Victorian teas. They also offer café style lunches. Many wedding receptions are held here.

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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Cornwall Park
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  • Updated By keeweechic on January 14, 2005
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    • Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill - Auckland
    by keeweechic
    Cornwall Park, on One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), is one of the largest landscaped parks in Auckland. The park was donated by Sir John Logal Campbell who is now buried on the summit of One Tree Hill next to the Obelisk. There are extensive walkways running throughout the park which is popular for walkers and joggers. On the large grassy pasturelike areas you will see sheep and cattle grazing and the odd chooks as well. You can drive through the park under shady mature trees and see old stone walls amidst avenues of oaks and kauri trees. There are also picnic and bbq areas throughout the park.

    The park is open 7.00 am to dusk every day. Signs at the gates show the closing time

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  • Address: One Tree Hill, Greenlane, Manukau or Campbell Rds
  • Directions: Entries to One Tree Hill Domain and Cornwall Park are off Manukau Road at Royal Oak; Greenlane West and Campbell Road.
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill / Maungakiekie
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  • By irish147 on January 28, 2005
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    • Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill - Auckland
    by irish147
    you get some great night time views of Auckland on top of One Tree Hill.

    http://www.crocketts.org/sterling/onetree.html

    I don't believe in painted roses
    Or bleeding hearts
    While bullets rape the night of the merciful
    I'll see you again
    When the stars fall from the sky
    And the moon has turned red
    Over One Tree Hill *U2*

    Thats from the Irish band who did a song on Aucklands One tree hill.

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  • Website: http://home.xtra.co.nz/hosts/cornwall_park/
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill
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  • Updated By MLW20 on July 5, 2006
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    • One Tree Hill - Auckland
    One Tree Hill
    by MLW20, 4 more photos
    One Tree Hill is an extinct volcanoe with a monument at the top. The views are great. The surrounding park area is really nice. Lots of people bike ride and go jogging here. If you want to see sheep in Auckland come here!

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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Father of Auckland
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  • Updated By Kilfane on May 14, 2004
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    • Obelisk on Top of 1 Tree Hill - Auckland
    Obelisk on Top of 1 Tree
    Hill
    by Kilfane
    Located in Cromwell Park is One Tree Hill.The final resting grounds for Sir John Logan Campbell or better known as the "Father of Auckland". Basically another one of the scenic places where you can have a panoramic picture of Auckland taken. Don't be surprised by farm animals roaming around in Cromwell Park as this park used to be a farm. Do drive up carefully as the hills are steep. However, upon reaching the top, you will know that the careful ascend was well worth the effort.

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  • Address: Cromwell Park
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    Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: One Tree Hill
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  • By ericajane503 on October 17, 2005
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    • This place has a great park surrounding it, suitable for picnics. Walk up the hill, its great exercise! You can see my house from there, as well as other cool things.

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