Experience how past visitors used the paths, paddocks, and fields for sports, play and spending time with friends and whānau at our Heritage Day.

Join us day for a day filled with displays, fun activities, and entertainment perfect for the whole whānau.

Date: Saturday 28th September 

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Outside Huia Lodge

Rain date: Saturday 5th October

displays and activities

We're looking forward to celebrating this heritage with our friends:

Also, break out your picnic baskets, teapots, and best vintage outfits to join us for a vintage picnic at our heritage day!

how to get here

There is limited parking available in Cornwall Park, we suggest carpooling or using public transport where possible. Vehicle access to this area is by Green Lane West park gates only.

Bus
Bus route 650 stops outside Fresh Choice and Greenlane Clinical Centre on Green Lane West. It is a 1.2 km walk to Huia Lodge
Bus routes 30, 064, 309, OUT are available on Manukau Road with stops by Campbell Crescent. It is a 2km walk to Huia Lodge

Train
Huia Lodge is a 2km walk from Greenlane Train Station.

Ride share
The best address is Cornwall Park Bistro. Vehicle access to this area is from the Green Lane West gates only.

accessibility

Activities surrounding Huia Lodge and at the middle of the Memorial Steps are accessible. Activities in the Native Arboretum can only be accessed via uneven grass. There are accessible toilets at the flagstaff car park and Cornwall Park Cafe.

food and drink

Cornwall Park Cafe, Bistro and Creamery will be open. For more information about their offerings visit their website.

There are water fountains and limited BYO BBQ facilities also available in this area. 

We suggest bringing your own picnic to enjoy in the shade of the trees. Or get into the spirit and picnic in vintage style.

One super special limited edition card will also be available during this event only! All you need to do is find one of our staff members on the day to collect a card.

This event is part of Auckland Council’s Auckland Heritage Festival 2024, 28 September to 13 October. From late August visit heritagefestival.co.nz for the full list of events. Print programmes are available at Auckland Libraries from 9 September. For festival updates follow on Facebook @aklheritage.