Sheepdog Memorial
Boundary Dog
A bronze statue of a sheepdog beside the Church of the Good Shepherd, honoring the working dogs that helped open up the Mackenzie high-country sheep stations. Lake and snowy mountains form the backdrop.
The sheepdog memorial was erected in 1968 by local farmers. The bronze statue is modeled on a border collie and pays tribute to working dogs that helped herd sheep in the harsh high country. It is one of the rare sheepdog memorials in the world. It stands on the lakeshore just east of the Church of the Good Shepherd, a 2-minute walk away, and can be photographed together with the church and the lupins. Admission is free and it is open all day. Parking nearby is tight in peak season, so it is recommended to walk along the lakefront from the town center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Tekapo Lupins
- Dark Sky Project
- Tekapo Springs
- Mount John Observatory
- Lake Alexandrina
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Fairlie Bakehouse