Fairlie Travel Guide
Fairlie accommodation, Fairlie activities and attractions, Fairlie maps, transportation to and around Fairlie - the ALL NEW Jasons Fairlie Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Fairlie.
Fairlie is widely known as the gateway to the Mackenzie Country and
Mount Cook, a spectacular combination of alpine lakes and mountain scenery. Founded in 1866, it has a rich agricultural history and today services the surrounding farming district. Graceful old trees add to the town's beauty, giving a wonderful display of blossoms in the spring and rich hues of red and gold in the autumn.
In winter, Fairlie becomes a base for the neighbouring skifields of
Mount Dobson and
Fox Peak, and ice-skating is also popular. Among Fairlie's sporting facilities are an 18-hole golf course and an ice-skating rink. You can also enjoy the fishing in the rivers and lakes of the Mackenzie Country.
Geographic Location
Located on the south side of the Opihi River, 62km northwest of Timaru
Population
725
Climate
Summer average: 20°C
Winter average: 7°C
Average Rainfall
600mm/year