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Parkbrae Estate, Sealy Street, P.O. Box 84, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand.   E-mail: info@parkbrae.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0)3 680 6780   Fax: +64 (0)3 680 6708

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In the centre of New Zealand's South Island lies one of the country's best-kept secrets: Lake Tekapo.

Situated in the heart of the Mackenzie Basin at the base of the Southern Alps, the small township of Tekapo has less than 400 permanent residents and boasts the breathtaking scenery of the turquoise lake and surrounding mountains that impresses even the most well-travelled tourist.

The region has its own microclimate, being protected from the coastal weather by the Southern Alps to the west and the Two Thumb Range to the east, which is why Tekapo has a very high number of sunshine hours compared with the rest of the country and the best night sky viewing in New Zealand.

Two New Zealand icons are situated on the lakeshore: a unique church and a distinctive statue.

The tiny, unassuming Church of the Good Shepherd possesses the most heavenly of views as the large altar window looks out over the lake and mountains. Built of local rock, the church's interior is in keeping with its simplicity. Next to the church is a bronze sculpture of a collie commemorating the working dogs that helped settle the high country.

Situated on the southern shore of this remarkably picturesque lake and next to these must-see attractions of the Mackenzie, Parkbrae Estate provides a selection of quality cottages and apartments in a tranquil setting, ideally situated to provide easy access to all that the district offers.