HD,
Sorry you missed the garden. It is a very tranquil place. I found it quite moving.
Did you know that Sir Edmund Hilary was supposed to be the commentator on that flight, but had to back out? Peter Mulgrew took his place.
Lukeafb1,
I did not in any way mean to ignore the passengers who died in this crash. I posted the information because the garden is not well known and I thought the information would be of interest to readers of AH&N, particularly since it is within walking distance of the airport.
There are many memorials to all the passengers and crew. A good source of information is
Erebus memorials | NZHistory, New Zealand history online