Central Otago Anglican Churches

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The present Dunstan Parish runs from the 45th parallel in the north (Becks) to Raes Junction in the South. In 1959 the then original Dunstan Parish was divide in two with a new Parochial District being formed which went from Cromwell to Wanaka. In 1978 the Teviot Valley became part of the Dunstan Parish.
 
St Mary the Virgin at Omakau, in Leask Street was the original St Peters church in Queenstown, a wooden building built in 1863. It was taken apart into sections and shifted to Omakau in 1932. After the original bell was stolen a replacement came from St Peters the Less in Dunedin. The church was closed 21st February 2016.

St Aidan’s at Alexandra in Shannon Street was built in 1901 from stacked stone. The church entrance was changed from the south side to the north with the addition of a vestry, toilets and vestibule. A hall was joined onto the vestibule in 1990. Weekly services are held.

St Michael and All Angels at Clyde in Matau Street was built in 1877 from stacked stone. The hall was built in 1962. The dove window behind the altar which came from St Pauls London, was installed in 1980. The church was released by the parish to become a Prayer and Retreat Centre in 2015.
 
St James at Roxburgh in Jedburgh Street was built in 1872 from local stacked stone, with the rear stained glass window donated from the Cathedral (formerly the central window in the temporary chancel, from a 17th century London church). Later the hall was built.Services are held on the 2nd Sunday and 4th Thursday.

St Johns at Millers Flat on Main road was built from concrete in 1914. Its main feature is the Rose Window on the south end. It was closed in 2013.
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