St Patricks Pioneer Church is
the oldest union church in New Zealand on its original site.
Burkes Pass Township, Mackenzie Country, South Canterbury, New Zealand
(near Lake Tekapo)
The pioneer's church is situated in
the tiny Burkes Pass Heritage Township. Built by the pioneers in 1872.
It is a category one
registered site with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
Available for Civic and
Christian weddings conducted by marriage celebrant or clergy.
Contributions go to The
Burkes Pass Heritage Trust (a non profit,
charitable trust) for heritage and restoration work.