Church Of The Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo Canterbury New Zealand
Situated on the shores of lake tekapo amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains the church of the good shepherd was built to the glory of god and as a memorial to the pioneers of the mackenzie country.
Church of the good shepherd lake tekapo canterbury new zealand. The church of the good shepherd on the shores of lake tekapo on the south island of new zealand is a small anglican church used by various denominations. A small stone church situated in a stunning landscape it is one of a number of memorial churches built throughout south canterbury to commemorate the original pakeha settlers of the area. I travelled to lake tekapo to do some investigating. It has a category i heritage registration by heritage new zealand.
A visit to the church of the good shepherd can be done in about two minutes as the car park is right next to the church and there really isn t much to see. Church of the good shepherd on the shores on the lake you ll see the beautiful church of the good shepherd where the altar window frames a perfect view of the southern alps beyond the lake. According to tripadvisor travelers these are the best ways to experience the church of the good shepherd. According to tripadvisor travellers these are the best ways to experience the church of the good shepherd.
Church of the good shepherd on the shores on the lake you ll see the beautiful church of the good shepherd where the altar window frames a perfect view of the southern alps beyond the lake. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in appearance. Church of the good shepherd. It s an old stone church which are about as common as sheep in new zealand.
Lake tekapo s iconic landmark. Built in 1935 as a memorial church to commemorate early settlers it is one of the most photographed items in the country. Somehow the setting and the church combine to speak of god to those who enter and pause in the midst of their busy lives. The church was built in 1935 for the pioneer families of the mackenzie district and is still used as a place of worship.
On the shore of the breathtakingly blue waters of lake tekapo and framed by the southern alps sits the iconic church of the good shepherd. The church was built in 1935 for the pioneer families of the mackenzie district and is still used as a place of worship. According to tripadvisor travellers these are the best ways to experience the church of the good shepherd. Lake tekapo and lake pukaki day tour from us 300 72 mount cook private day tour via lake tekapo including lunch from us 284 01 aoraki mt cook x chch via lakes tekapo pukaki private day tour 2 5 ppl from us 273 99.