A cafe and visitors' centre are located to the west of this creek, next to the large duck pond and tropical glass house.

A near replica of the Peter Pan sculpture can be found close to Rotokawau Virginia Lake in Whanganui.

A more modern sculpture, in the form of pillars representing fern shoots in stylised Māori koru, decorates the northern entrance to the gardens.

Also a geological walking trail shows the Dunedin Volcano's different eruptive phases in the upper gardens and along the Water of Leith.

The garden was extensively enlarged during the early years of the 20th century under the stewardship of David Tannock.