Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Also known as Pūponga Peninsula

Pine Ave, Cornwallis

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.

Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.

About Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park - beach front.

Part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Cornwallis is a popular, safe spot for family picnics and swimming.

Be sure to visit the 200m long restored Cornwallis wharf, the last of the Manukau Harbour's 16 ferry wharves.

To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at Auckland beaches, see the Safeswim website.

Book accommodation at Cornwallis

Cornwallis CSC overnight parking area

Book a picnic site at Cornwallis

You need to know

Animals

Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all Auckland Council regional parks' bookable sites and accommodation. The exception is registered aid dogs. You will need to advise our staff at time of booking if you have a registered aid dog for an exemption.
Dogs are allowed in regional parks only as stated in the dog walking section. All other animals are prohibited at all times, unless you have a permit issued by Auckland Council.

Alcohol

Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
We may ask you and your group to leave the park and terminate your permit.

Smokefree regional parks

Our regional parks are smoke-free.
Please observe this while staying on or using our regional parks.

Waste

All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region.

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Map of Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Dog walking at Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

Beach
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Off-leash
Sunrise - 9am
On-leash
9am - Sunrise
This covers the sandy area from headland to headland.
All other areas
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Prohibited
All times
This covers all designated picnic, camping and grass areas within Cornwallis special management zone.

Beach
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	Off-leash Sunrise - 9am
	On-leash 9am - Sunrise

All other areas
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	Prohibited All times

Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Facilities at Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Boat ramp

Boat ramp access, suitable for trailer launch for boats under five metres in length.

Gate access summer

8am to 9pm (Daylight saving)

Site 2

A beachside picnic site with a barbecue and shelter. Larger groups can book sites 1 and 2 together.
Note: the barbecues are out of order and unavailable until 29 February 2024. We appreciate your patience while we work on the repairs.

Rules for our bookable picnic sites

You must occupy your booked site by 9am.
Camping is not allowed on bookable sites at any time.

Bouncy castles and other inflatable devices in our regional parks

Your use of these devices must comply with:

Worksafe NZ regulations
the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Contact our regional parks team on 09 301 0101 to request approval.

Site 1

Rules for our bookable picnic sites

You must occupy your booked site by 9am.
Camping is not allowed on bookable sites at any time.

Bouncy castles and other inflatable devices in our regional parks

Your use of these devices must comply with:

Worksafe NZ regulations
the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Contact our regional parks team on 09 301 0101 to request approval.

Orpheus Graves Walk

5 minutes, 200 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Orpheus Graves Walk is open.

Ranger contact phone

Located at the Pine Ave carpark.

Car parking

Main carpark at Pine Ave entrance, includes overflow parking. Additional parking at Firebreak Road (22)

Monument Track

15 minutes, 200 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Monument Track is open.

Cornwallis wharf

Wheelchair accessible this 200 metre long wharf is the last of the Manukau Harbour's 16 ferry wharves.

Information board

Located at the Pine Ave main carpark area.

Mobile phone coverage

Picnic tables

Located at Mill Bay, Pine Ave, Firebreak Road and Cornwallis Wharf.

BBQ

Free gas BBQs are available on the bookable sites.

Unsealed access road

Pedestrian access

Open 24 hours

Gate access winter

8am to 7pm(Non-daylight saving)

Toilets

Located near the main carpark in Pine Ave (wheelchair accessible). Also at Mill Bay, Firebreak Road carpark, and Cornwallis wharf.

Jubilee Walk

75 minutes, 1.8 km
Mountain buggy access but not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Check if Jubilee Walk is open.

Kakamatua Inlet Track

30 minutes, 200 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Kakamatua Inlet Track is open.

Beach

You'll find about 1.3 km of sandy beach to enjoy walking, fishing and swimming.

Native bush

Kakamatua Beach Walk

10 minutes, 200 m
Mountain buggy access but not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Check if Kakamatua Beach Walk is open.

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Map of Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Activities at Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Picnics

There are four bookable sites here for large groups. Or just make yourself comfortable in your favourite spot.

Swimming

A popular spot for swimming see, www.safeswim.org.nz for details and conditions.

Weddings

You may need to apply for a permit to have an event or wedding in a regional park. For more information call 09 301 0101 and ask to speak to a sector office.

Walking

Large sections of our track network are currently closed. See Protect our kauri trees for details.

Drones

See, Flying drones or unmanned aerial vehicles for current rules and guidelines for flying in our parks.

Boating

Suitable for small boats, personal watercraft and sea kayaks. Currents in the harbour can be very strong.

Fishing

The beach and wharf are both very popular spots for fishing.

Sightseeing

You can enjoy views across the Manukau Harbour and along Cornwallis beach.

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Map of Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional ParkAlso known as Pūponga Peninsula

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

About Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Book accommodation at Cornwallis

Book a picnic site at Cornwallis

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Map of Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Cornwallis, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Also known as Pūponga Peninsula