Overlook the Good Shepherd Church along Lake Tikapu cover photo - 223710374

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Lake Tekapo is about three hours drive south-west of Christchurch in the Mackenzie Basin. The township faces north across the remarkable turquoise coloured lake to the mountainous drama of the Southern Alps. Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise colour from the fine rock-flour (ground by glaciers) which is suspended in the water.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. The church was built in 1935 for the pioneer families of the Mackenzie district and is still used as a place of worship. The church is a popular photo spot for visitors - please note that when you visit the church, weddings and services may be taking place, respect is needed from visitors.

sea coast reservoir lake vacation shore river cape beach marina landscape mountain terrain horizon town tikapu new zealand september overlook good shepherd church along tekapo drive south west christchurch mackenzie basin township faces north across remarkable turquoise coloured mountainous drama southern alps intense milky turquoise colour fine rock flour ground glaciers which suspended water basin alps water beautiful where altar window frames perfect view beyond lake was built pioneer families district place worship popular photo spot visitors please visit weddings services taking respect needed visitors