5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A lovely little town. The pies at Fairlie Bakery absolutely delicious. Don’t leave town without trying! They certainly lived up to their reputation
Visit Fairlie
Pinewood Motels
25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury
The price is AU$166 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$166
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (452 reviews)
Lovely small motel, comfortable drive from Lake Tekapo. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Gladstone Grand Hotel
43 Main St Fairlie Canterbury
The price is AU$85 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$85
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course are located ...
5.8/10 (15 reviews)
Would love it if the reception was open early or available without having to call (gets charged for tourist) apart from that it’s good
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Mackenzie Motels
12 School Road Fairlie
The price is AU$106 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
AU$106
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
Very clean, huge bed, kitchen well equipped with plenty of fruit, breakfast serial, milk, salt/pepper etc. Unfortunately practically all shops closed after 4/5 PM (bakery reopens at 6am)
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pinewood Motels
25 Mount Cook Road Fairlie South Canterbury
Stay at this aparthotel in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (452 reviews)
Lovely small motel, comfortable drive from Lake Tekapo. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Fairlie Family Home
Fairlie Canterbury
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Fairlie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fairlie Heritage Museum and Fairlie ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
The house was great! Spacious and, well appointed. We felt comfortable and appreciated Teresa’s contact. She made sure we had what we needed to get into the house despite our late arrival.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
Fairlie Canterbury
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Fairlie. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Fairlie Heritage Museum and McLean Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Really nice property and was bigger then we anticipated.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Fairlie Heritage Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fairlie Heritage Museum in Fairlie. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Fairlie Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Fairlie at Fairlie Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
McLean Park
Explore the great outdoors at McLean Park, a lovely green space in Fairlie. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Activities
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch
AU$259
per adult
Reviews of Fairlie
4.3
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Perfect stop over for our trip - we wandered around town, and loved the history notes on the windows of stores. Friendly town.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Great friendly little town.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
This is the first time we have stayed in Fairlie. We usually do day rides on our motorcycle. We always enjoy our stop in Fairlie.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Carnegies and Fairlie Bakehouse were culinary highlights of the trip. Great food and service.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Nice quiet town. Friendly people. Good shops. Best pies ever at the Bakehouse bakery. Close to Tekapo springs and much nicer to stay than commercialised Tekapo, which at the time was undergoing lakefront construction work.
- Fairlie Heritage Museum
- McLean Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Tekapo Springs
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Dark Sky Project
- Mount John Observatory
- Mount John Lookout
- Sheepdog Statue
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Mt Sunday Summit
- Peel Forest Park
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
- Cowans Hill Walkway
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
