Peacock Fountain, Cast iron fountain at Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Peacock Fountain rises 7.6 meters high with three tiers decorated with dolphins, herons, and lily leaves in cast iron structure.
John Thomas Peacock, a merchant and politician who arrived in Lyttelton in 1844, donated funds to the Christchurch Beautifying Society for the fountain construction.
The fountain faced initial criticism from art figures upon its 1911 unveiling, yet became a central element of the Botanic Gardens landscape.
Following extensive restoration in 1994, which required recasting 158 of 309 original pieces, the fountain operates near Canterbury Museum.
This structure represents one of two Coalbrookdale fountains in New Zealand, featuring fifty water jets capable of reaching nine meters height.
Location: Christchurch
GPS coordinates: -43.53147,172.62695
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:21
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