DOWNHILL WALKWAY TO CITY The Downhill Walk is designed to give an introduction to these Gardens. As its name implies it is downhill all the way, and passes through all the main areas which are favorites of visitors. The walk can be completed in under an hour, but if you want to see the sights and obtain the atmosphere of the Garden two to three hours can be easily spent. The Main Garden and the Rose Garden/Begonia House warrant time to see, and other areas can be usefully visited. There are seats around the Garden, and coffee and light meals are available in the Begonia House Cafe. Meals are also available at the Skyline Cafe at the top of the Cable Car. Between the Treehouse and the Cable Car is an extensive children's playground which will keep most children entertained for hours Toilets are nearby. The Duck Pond in the Main Garden will also provide entertainment for children. Bring some bread for the ducks and you will have friends for life!! There is shade and seating and always plenty of activity. There is open water that is fenced, but watch children always. There are toilets a short distance towards the Main Gate. Children also find the fountains in the Gardens fascinating - the Joy Fountain in the Main Garden and the one in the center of the Lady Norwood Rose Garden.   Guided walks (click link for details) Guided Garden walks Glow worms Self guided walks (click link for details) Downhill walk Cable Car to City Kowhai Walk Sculpture walk Norwood Path Self guided brochure walks (Brochures available Treehouse and Begonia House) Solander walk Braile (Sensation) walk Self guided walks Native plant walks  introduction Pukatea walk Waipiro walk     The Downhill Walk is discussed in a number of sections. Starting at the Cable Car : Details Introduction Walk 1 Grass Way Walk 2 Main Garden Walk 3 Rose Garden and Begonia House Walk 4 Bolton Street Memorial Park Other walks Walk 5 East Way and Norwood Path Walk 6 Kowhai Walk Walk 7 Sculptures Full site counter from 14.12.08 (Does not include pdf files)