One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill is one of Auckland’s most iconic volcanic cones and a place of deep cultural significance. Located within Cornwall Park, it offers sweeping views over the city and is topped by a prominent obelisk memorial to Māori. The hill was once crowned by a lone tree, which gave the site its name. After the original tree was removed and a later one was controversially felled in protest during the 1990s, the summit has remained bare, symbolising a complex and ongoing conversation about identity and land. Visitors can walk to the summit, explore historic pā sites, and enjoy the peaceful parklands that surround this landmark of both natural and historical importance.