Welcome to the archive images of Tamaki Makaurau
 
 
 
Week 9
11/12/05
 
 
Cornwall Park
Part 2
 
 
They who plant an avenue of trees cannot in the nature of things hope to enjoy them in their maturity and grandeur, they plant for "generations unborn".  Much that we have and prize today comes to us from our fathers.  They did not make or build to last their time but rather that something worthy should mark their passage and be their memorial.
Adapted by Cornwall Park Trustees 1951
 
 
There is the option to walk a number of trails at Cornwall Park.  There is the Tree Trail, Maungakiekie Archaeological Trail, Volcanic Trail & the Heritage Trail.  Some of the Heritage Trail pictures appeared in last week's Cam & this week I continue to share with you pictures of this interesting Trail and of this beautiful park.
 
Next week I'll share pictures of Maungakiekie, also known as One Tree Hill.
 
 
 
A different view of Twin Oak Drive
 
 
 
 
In 1908 the Kiosk was 'n single pavilion from where the  park caretaker's wife,
served refreshments to visitors.  Early 1920, a second pavilion was added. 
By 1960 it resembled the restaurant we see today
 
 
 
 
In 1956, these Memorial Steps were constructed below the Plateau in memory
of the park's donor, Sir John Logan Campbell
 
 
 
 
Rongo Stone : A Maori relic of great historical interest. 
After being found abandoned by early settlers, Sir John Logan Campbell brought
this stone to Cornwall Park.  Rongo is the god of peace and of agriculture.  He
protects crops such as kumara (sweet potato) by making the crops flourish
 
 
 
 
A beautiful shaded arch.  Note Mt Wellington in the distance
 
 
 
 
This is the original flagpole which remained of the 39th General United States
Army Hospital which was constructed from prefabricated huts.  This was requisitioned
in 1942 under emergency war-time regulations
 
 
 
 
Beautiful dainty flowers on a tree
 
 
 
 
A historic Pohutukawa Tree (Metrosideros excelsa) which dates back to
the mid-19th Century with a stone wall.  Native to New Zealand, this tree is
often called the 'New Zealand Christmas Tree' due to its stunning display
of red flowers during December and January
 
 
 
 
The Olive Grove
These trees were unsucessfully planted in 1860 by Sir John
Logan Campbell.  The purpose was to establish an olive oil industry in the
park but many of the trees he imported, were sterile
 
 
 
 
We passed a herd of cattle on the Cornwall Park Farm and I couldn't
resist taking this pictures.  These Simmental Cattle were introduced to
Cornwall Park in 1990 and are a registered stud herd known under the
index of "Cornwall Park"
 
 
 
 
 
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