The Sheepdog Memorial — Attraction in South Island

incredible blue water, which contrasts beautifully with the surrounding mountains, and the beautiful small church on the edge of the lake .

On the shore, you can visit the Church of the Good Shepherd or come at night between April and September to witness the dazzling Southern Lights.

The sheep dog statue stands proudly on the shores of the unique exquisite turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo – amidst breathtaking scenery of snow capped mountains of the Southern Alps.

a Bronze Statue of a Dog – a memorial for James Mackenzie’s legendary Sheepdog (Collie).

This monument is dedicated to all good and faithful Collie sheepdogs who always gave their best irrespective of the weather or hardships, in burning heat and frozen snow.

It is a unique monument...

An interesting monument to see at Lake Tekapo is the Sheep Dog Monument near the historic Church of the Good Shepard on Pioneer Drive. You can find the monument around 50 metres past the church and large parking lot.

Here you find a bronze figure of a Collie standing upon a large rock pile. The monument was unveiled in March 1968 and aims to show appreciation for this breed of dog which has been instrumental in maintaining the herds of sheep which grazed the mountain country of Mackenzie County.

It is a nice minor attraction worth a few minutes of your time before/after seeing the Church of the...

Just few minutes walk from the most popular attractions in Tekapo, i.e. church of the Good Shepherd, it's good to stop by. Although this memorial statue may not be as attractive, over this side will have less tourist and you can still get gorgeous photos of Lake Tekapo with the Southern Alps. There's a picnic table here where you can stop for snacks, but please bring the...