Dust off your walking shoes, grab some sunscreen, gather some friends or go it alone, here's what to see and do in Cornwall Park in spring!

Stroll along Twin Oak Drive

Running through the middle of Cornwall Park is Twin Oak Drive, a long road lined with oak trees and an abundance of daffodils in late winter, early spring. One side of the road is closed to vehicles, creating space for dog-walking, cycling or taking the perfect spring picture.

Cherry blossoms

A favourite time of year for many of our park visitors, our Cherry Blossom bloom from late September through October. The majority of the cherry blossom trees are located just off Pohutakawa Drive, while a line of trees can be found along Pūriri Drive. Both collections of trees create a magical sea of pink when in bloom, the perfect opportunity to take photos and enjoy this fleeting moment with friends and family.

Picnic in the park

As the weather starts to warm up, Cornwall Park is the perfect place for a picnic gathering with friends and family. Grab your picnic mats and snacks for a relaxing day out. We have a variety of open spaces to spread out with free BBQ facilites, public toilets and parking.

Heritage Day

Our Heritage Day this year is all about recreation! experience how past visitors used the pathways, paddocks and fields for sports, play and spending time with friends and family.
We'll have games, music, tai chi, sports clubs and more! Bring along your picnic baskets and dress up in your favourite retro clothes and have your own vintage picnic! This is a family friendly event and will be held outside Huia Lodge and in the Native Arboretum.
Saturday 28th September 11am - 2pm Rain date: Saturday 5th October.

Join a guided walk

Our events programme this Spring is filled with a variety of guided walks, suitable for all ages. Each walk covers a specific topic and takes you on an educational adventure through the park.
Our guided walks this Spring 2024 include Botany, Geology, Spring Gardens, Tamariki walks and more! Registration is required, visit our What's On page and click on your event choice to register through Eventbrite.

Visit the animals

Did you know Cornwall Park is also a working farm? We have cows and sheep that are looked after by our team of farmers, as well as the wide range of birds, skinks and insects that call Cornwall Park home. Spring is a busy time for our farm, due to lambing and calving, this means that there will be baby lambs and calves roaming the paddocks for you to see. While it is a glorious time to visit the park, it means that there are a few guidelines in place to keep our livestock safe. Remember to keep your distance from the livestock and obey any signage you see in and around the paddocks.

What are you waiting for? Visit Cornwall Park and find your new go-to springtime spot!