Wonderland Statue, Bronze statue in Oamaru Public Gardens, New Zealand.
The Wonderland Statue is a bronze sculpture in Oamaru Public Gardens, crafted with fine detail throughout. It stands among pathways, trees, and ornamental waterways that structure the surrounding garden.
Thomas J. Clapperton created this sculpture in 1927, following its donation to the gardens by Mayor Robert Milligan. The work documents the region's support for public art during the early twentieth century.
The statue depicts characters from fantasy tales that visitors discover while walking through the grounds. It shapes the character of this special garden section where imagination and nature meet.
The statue sits on the public gardens grounds and is accessible via the footpaths that wind through the property. Visitors can explore it comfortably during a walk through the area.
The bronze sculpture sits within the Wonderland Garden section, which also features a Swan Fountain and ornamental streams. These elements together form one of the park's most distinctive areas.
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