Night Sky Tours - currently not available
Situated amongst a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Lake Tekapo, the Southern Alps, and at night the Milky Way galaxy, the little stone church is deservingly one of New Zealand’s most photographed landmarks.
Get up close at night with our region’s most celebrated icon.
EXCLUSIVE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY ACCESS
This short walking tour takes you on a journey of Aoraki-Mackenzie, our Southern Skies, tātai arorangi (Māori astronomy) and allows you exclusive access within the Church grounds at night to get that special photograph.
HELPING TO PRESERVE THE CHURCH
The Church of the Good Shepherd committee is proud to partner with Earth And Sky for this tour with funds contributing to the ongoing preservation of the Church.
HOSTED BY ASTRONOMY EXPERTS
The tour is hosted by an experienced team of astronomy guides and astrophotographers. Guests will receive a digital photograph of their travel group in front of the charming Church, in addition to the expert astrophotographer’s favourite image of the Church on that night.
WHAT TO WEAR
We recommend wearing warm clothing at all times of the year. Please bring comfortable walking shoes.
The church and grounds are CLOSED to the public with no access from 8pm until 9am.
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Set amidst the lake and mountains visitors from all over the world are entranced by the majestic landscape surrounding the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd is a place of worship. If you are a professional photographer please make arrangements with us first so that your time at the church will be supportive of our work.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd is cared for by a small group of local volunteers. When you visit, your kind donation will help us preserve the church and its beautiful natural setting.
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