Tracks

Monument Track

Monument Track is located in Cornwallis regional park

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Short walk

From the parking area at the end of Cornwallis Road, the track leads through pines and regenerating bush up to the McLachlan Monument.

Monument Track details

Regional park: Click here for information about 'Cornwallis' (including gate opening hours)
Time: 9 minutes
Wheelchair access: No
Pram access: No

What to expect

Short walks are suitable for most people including families with young children and some mountain buggies; however, please check the individual track descriptions for detail. All short walks are part of the path classification of tracks and are suitable for people of most ages, mobility and fitness.

Short walks will:
  • Have easy to moderate grades with all weather track surfaces.
  • Have a high level of signage with directional signs at the track entrance and all junctions.
  • Have permanent water courses culverted or bridged.
Short walks may:
  • Have seats and viewing platforms at areas of interest.
  • Have limited numbers of steps or areas of broken surface.

Security

Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.

Maps

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All Cornwallis tracks

Orpheus Graves Walk Orpheus Graves Walk From Cornwallis Road, the Orpheus Graves Walk is a level walk that leads to the graves of three sailors who drowned when HMS Orpheus was wrecked on the Manukau Bar in 1863.
Jubilee Walk Jubilee Walk 1.25 hour - 1.8 km Jubilee Walk is an easy gravel walk following coastal cliffs before rejoining Pine Avenue near the park gate. The walk continues across the road and follows easy grade to the car parking area at the end of Pine Ave.
Kakamatua Beach Walk Kakamatua Beach Walk 0.16 hour - 0.1 km From the parking area beside the Kakamatua Stream bridge on Huia Road, Kakamatua Beach Walk is a level walk to the sandy beach at the head of the tidal inlet.
Monument Track Monument Track 0.16 hour - 0.2 km From the parking area at the end of Cornwallis Road, the track leads through pines and regenerating bush up to the McLachlan Monument.
Kakamatua Inlet Track Kakamatua Inlet Track ½ hour - 0.2 km From Cornwallis Road, Kakamatua Inlet Track is a steep, clay track leading down to the Kakamatua Inlet.
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