Cornwall Park is a great place to enjoy the NZ summer sun- here are five free activities to do with the whole family on your next visit or any time of the year!

1. Visit Huia Lodge and Acacia Cottage

Explore the park's ecology, history and geology at Huia Lodge Discovery Hub - don't miss the lava cave or our latest exhibition in the Education Center. Our exhibitions change over quarterly so there is always something new to look at when the seasons change! Then cross the road to visit one of the oldest wooden buildings in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - Acacia Cottage. A blast from the past - see how early European settlers like Sir John Logan Campbell may have lived and admire the view across the park.

2. Create nature art

At Cornwall Park, you are welcome to create unique nature art using the natural materials around you—leaves, moss, tree branches, chestnuts, and more. Explore the park’s rich biodiversity and let the beauty of the environment inspire your work. The best part? Your "brushes" and "paints" are all around you—whether it's a twig, an acorn, or the soft moss underfoot, everything you need is at hand! Remember to only use what is on the ground, do not pick from trees or plants.Once you've crafted your masterpiece, leave it behind for others to discover and enjoy. Let the wind, rain, and wildlife add their own touch to your creation, making it part of the ever-changing landscape.

3. Walk our Little Explorers' Trail

Designed for little feet with big curiosities that love to find special taonga (treasure) in the park! Discover giant trees, farm animals, busy bees and butterflies, big open lawns and very old buildings along the way!

Pick up a little explorers' trail map from Huia Lodge or download one from our website.

4. Hide and seek in the trees

There are over 4000 trees in Cornwall Park, and that means there is plenty of space for a fun game of hide and seek among the trunks. Grab your friends and whānau, hide behind one of our magnificent pōhutukawa or pūriri, and enjoy all the fun and giggles it brings! Just a reminder that some parts of park have been roped off to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. To protect our unique taonga species, please be mindful and stay within the designated areas.

5. Visit our farm

Cornwall Park is a working farm. While you can't pet or chase the animals, you are welcome to walk in their paddocks. Our white sheep are Texel-Perendales. You might have carpets made from their wool at home. We also have Simmental cows, a Swiss breed known for being calm and protective of their calves. And if you're lucky, you might spot our farm dogs doing their job! Stop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub to find out where our cows and sheep are in the park.