KiteGlobeCornwallis
Cornwallis is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland in New Zealand, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | -36.9991, 174.6035 |
About Cornwallis
Small chop. This spot works on all tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cornwallis?
The best time to kite Cornwallis is January, February, March, December, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cornwallis offers flat-water lake conditions with NE, SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Cornwallis?
From the airport take the southwestern motorway until you get to Hillsborough, and then drive along the coastal hills (get the map out for this so you know where to go) until you get to Titirangi. Then take the West Huia Rd (follow the signposting to Huia) until you get to Cornwallis (about 15km drive from Titirangi). Car definitely required as with all Auckland spots. You can also turn left before you exit to Cornwallis (Pine Av.), here you will find good parking.
View Cornwallis on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Cornwallis?
3 kite schools operate in New Zealand. See kite schools in New Zealand →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.