# Church of the Good Shepherd

> A small stone chapel from the 1930s on the shore of Lake Tekapo, with a window behind the altar framing the lake and mountains.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-church-of-the-good-shepherd/

A small stone chapel from the 1930s on the shore of Lake Tekapo, with a window behind the altar framing the lake and mountains. Visit early or late to avoid tour buses, and note that photography inside is not permitted.

- **Nearest town:** Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -44.0048, 170.4776
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Mackenzie Country lakes and Aoraki / Mount Cook](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-mackenzie-mount-cook/)

## Nearby

- [Tekapo Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-tekapo-springs/) – 1 km
- [Mount John Observatory](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mount-john-observatory/) – 2 km
- [Lake Pukaki Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-pukaki-lookout/) – 33 km
- [Glentanner Park Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-glentanner-holiday-park/) – 33 km

## FAQs

### Where is Church of the Good Shepherd?

Church of the Good Shepherd is in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, at GPS -44.0048, 170.4776.

### Which road trips pass Church of the Good Shepherd?

Church of the Good Shepherd is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mackenzie Country lakes and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

### What is there to see near Church of the Good Shepherd?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tekapo Springs (1 km), Mount John Observatory (2 km), Lake Pukaki Lookout (33 km) and Glentanner Park Centre (33 km).

### When is the best time to visit Church of the Good Shepherd?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)