Gilray Fountain

The Gilray Fountain is located on Napier's Marine Parade.

Gilray Fountain is also commonly known as the "spirit of Napier". The momument was built in 1971 from a bequest left by Dr Thomas Gilray, a prominent Napier citizen. The 3.6 metre tall statue symbolises Napier rising from the ashes after the 1931 earthquake.

More information on the Napier City Council website: www.napier.govt.nz

Statue Information

Address: Marine Parade, Napier (Southern end)

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