Lake Tekapo’s Iconic Gem | Church of the Good Shepherd 🇳🇿

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We are looking at a church that is 90 years old at current year, I often drove past Tekapo and have stopped at Church of The Good Shepard once but as some of you might know, I am rarely content exploring places of attraction once, so on the 24th of April this year I stopped at this historic church again and this time it was busier than my previous visit.

Located just by Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains, it gives it a scenic view that got us all pointing our cameras 📷 at the church.

I didn't go inside, maybe one day I would explore inside as I was in my work clothes and boots, I thought it was better letting the tourists enjoy their visit 😊

New Zealand is a tourist's country, it amazes me how people travel from around the world to come and explore the country. I feel lucky to be seeing these places for free.

And it was a beautiful day to have visited Lake Tekapo's iconic gem.

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Wowwww. how beautiful Church, how beautiful Shots dear Friend
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Thank you, it is so beautiful small church ⛪️ 💖
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The view of this lake is truly splendid. The landscapes in New Zealand are truly unique, which is why tourists are drawn to them. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos with us.
Have a wonderful day

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I still feel and see the NZ landscapes as unique even over the places I have seen. I just don't get enough of them.
Thank you 🙏
Enjoy your evening

!PIZZA

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Wow. This is truly an incredible relic. I wonder, do they still have services here or is it now just considered a monument? Looks like the absolute perfect spot for a wedding!

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Actually the church still have services almost every Sunday where any body is welcome. Now that you ask, I should probably have it on my to-do list to attend mass there.
Oh yes beautiful spot for weddings!

!PIZZA

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Oh wow! That's absolutely wonderful to know! It is truly an incredible setting. Just wow!

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Put it on your bucket list ✨️ 😎

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I freaking will! I actually had an idea for @zakludick and I to move to that side of the world once the kids have flown the nest. I have family in A but I think New Zealand is ore my style. Similar to Cape Town in terms of weather. I wouldn't be able to tolerate the Australian heat. Thank goodness I'm not a rugby fan though! Hahahaha

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If you are are the type that enjoys are relaxed and easy city. NZ will suit you, I will recommend Christchurch though, and if you prefer the North Island, my recommendation will be Wellington. Auckland is okay too but I'm just not really into it.

But cost of living in high! 😫
I am renting a flat share and pay NZD220 weekly which is approximately R2294 weekly.

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What about food and other costs? I believe the pay in general is much better and healthcare as well?

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A loaf of bread like Albany in South Africa 🇿🇦 costs NZD3.50 here which is equivalent to R36.55.
Well as for me in my industry, the pay am getting here can't be compared with SA, I was basically robbed in SA to put it simple. So if one earns fairly okay, and not a lavish spender, life in NZ is affordable. Healthcare is also good but there are more Healthcare providers in SA than here. And the Healthcare is expensive though but am lucky to be on medical aid provided by the company I work for.

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what happens to people who can't afford medical aid? What is the government health sector like?

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As long as one is a Resident, there are medical aid but from what I read before moving over, I can't get free medical aid if I am not a Resident yet but instances might also vary.
Generally treatment in NZ is fairly and accommodating.

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