The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in South Island, New Zealand

July 3, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa, Arthur's Pass Chapel, Fo Guang Shan, Hare Krishna Temple, Masjid Al Noor, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Church of Our Lady of the Alps, Anglican St. Augustine's, St Paul's Anglican Church.
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1. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre

289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, Mapua 7173 New Zealand +64 3-543 2021 [email protected] http://www.chandrakirti.co.nz/index.php
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre

We are a rural Tibetan Buddhist centre, which offers courses, retreats, yoga, and a popular beginner's meditation class on Sundays followed by a free community lunch. Enjoy a chance to learn and practice tools for the mind to develop wisdom and happiness in daily life. Most of our teachings and retreats are led by Geshe Jampa Tharchin, who holds the highest Lharmapa Geshe degree.

2. Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa

Rue Lavaud Banks Peninsula, Akaroa 2004 New Zealand +64 3-304 7083 http://www.akaroacatholicparish.co.nz
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Catholic St. Patrick's Akaroa

Reviewed By LibbyG152 - Christchurch, New Zealand

This is a beautiful church. IT is in a stunning location. It has a timeless atmosphere and beautiful furnishings. Definitely worth the walk

3. Arthur's Pass Chapel

81 West Coast Rd, Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand +64 3-317 9079 http://arthurspasschapel.blogspot.co.nz/p/arthurs-pass-chapel-committee-contacts.html
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Arthur's Pass Chapel

Reviewed By traveller_76587 - San Francisco, United States

Blissful place to stop by and get some great views. The service was in full swing and we had s nice time with kids attending the service in a small town. Lovely views from and around the chapel.

4. Fo Guang Shan

2 Harakeke Street Riccarton, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand +64 3-341 6276 [email protected] http://fgs.org.nz/south_en
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan Christchurch, is a Buddhist temple conveniently located in Riccarton. Our aim is to promote Humanistic Buddhism to the local community and further afield. Everyone is welcome to come and tour our facility anytime, whether you are Buddhist or not, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us. We hold regular Dhama based talks, and events and have an awesome Vegetarian cafe.

Reviewed By craigrbc - Christchurch, New Zealand

I frequently visit Fo Guang Shan temple, not only for there awesome waterdrop cafe but there is always something interesting going on, i especially like the Dhama talks on the weekend and the little cards with motivational quotes! really should be on your list of places to regularly visit if your in Christchurch.

5. Hare Krishna Temple

83 Bealey Avenue Central City, Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3-366 5174 http://harekrishnachristchurch.co.nz/temple
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Hare Krishna Temple

6. Masjid Al Noor

101 Deans Ave, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand +64 3-348 3930
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Masjid Al Noor

Reviewed By JohnW435 - Croydon, United Kingdom

A peaceful spot and tragic to think of what happened here, friendly people and my wife was taken from the ladies area into the main mosque

7. St. Joseph Catholic Church

41 Melbourne St, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 8414 http://stjosephsqueenstown.co.nz/index.php/mass-times-2/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

St. Joseph Catholic Church

8. Church of Our Lady of the Alps

Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand +64 3-753 4140 http://www.glaciercountry.co.nz/operators/?type=Dining&id=5&oid=27&o=Our_Lady_of_the_Alps___...
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3.5 based on 15 reviews

Church of Our Lady of the Alps

9. Anglican St. Augustine's

Cracroft Terrace, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-332 6627
Anglican St. Augustine's

10. St Paul's Anglican Church

1-3 Harewood Road, Christchurch 8053 New Zealand +64 3-352 9571 http://www.stpaulspapanui.org.nz
St Paul's Anglican Church

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