The Church Of The Good Shepherd Tekapo
Harman based on sketches by a local artist esther hope.
The church of the good shepherd tekapo. The church of the good shepherd s main appeal lies in its location. Instagram is full of images of this church usually taken at sunrise when there aren t busloads of people crowding around it. Lake tekapo s iconic landmark. 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.
It sits close to lake tekapo and its associated mountains so you can sometimes get good photos. Lake tekapo and lake pukaki day tour from 300 72 mount cook private day tour via lake tekapo including lunch from 284 01 aoraki mt cook x chch via lakes tekapo pukaki private day tour 2 5 ppl from 273 99. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in appearance. 4 00pm the church of the good shepherd lake tekapo first sunday each month 9 00am st stephen s church kirke street fairlie.
Due to the global impact of covid 19 during alert levels 3 and 4 we will be gathering through social media and online meetings. Built in 1935 as a memorial church to commemorate early settlers it is one of the most photographed items in the country. The church at lake tekapo was designed by christchurch architect r s d. It was designed by christchurch architect r s d.
Situated on the shores of lake tekapo is the church of the good shepherd which in 1935 was the first church built in the mackenzie basin. 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. Opened in 1935 the church of the good shepherd is the sole church in lake tekapo and continues to be a place of worship for local residents. And that s the reason people seem to visit.
It has a category i heritage registration by heritage 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. Harman based on sketches by a local artist esther hope. According to tripadvisor travelers these are the best ways to experience the church of the good shepherd.
Church of the good shepherd. Somehow the setting and the church combine to speak of god to those who enter and pause in the midst of their busy lives. 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.