Wednesday, June 10, 2015

22 June 2015 (Monday) : Mount Cook - Lake Tekapo

Today, visit the postcard-perfect Church of Good Shepherd and the sheepdog statue on the shores of Lake Tekapo as we travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

Alarm set for: 0600 hours
Depart for Lake Tekapo by: 0700 hours

Lake Tekapo


(Estimated Time of Arrival: 0830 hours) 

The iconic Church of the Good Shepherd was built as both a place of worship and memorial for Mackenzie's pioneering families, the alter window provides picture-postcard views over the lake to the mountains.


****************************
If time permits, pampering is also available at Tekapo Springs, a popular hot pool resort. Since we have had our thermal spa at Hanmer Springs, we can step it up with an adrenaline filled Tube ride at Tube Park.

Optional Tour: Tekapo Springs Tube Park or Sightseeing at the Resort area


6 Lakeside Drive
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
7945 New Zealand 
Phone: +64 3 680 6550
Free Phone: 080023538283 


***Note:
Estimated Time to depart Lake Tekapo : 1000 hours


*************************************

Next, hop on the car for the next long scenic drive towards Christchurch city, Akoroa. Stopover at different locations for sight seeing and interval breaks.

 Estimated Time of Arrival at Akoroa: 1700 hours

**************************************
Check in at our night stay at:

Akaroa Waterfront Motels
64 Rue Jolie, 7520 Akaroa,
New Zealand.
Phone: +6433047484

No comments:

Post a Comment