River Track (see Google Map):
A flat single track alongside the river from the Allandale Bridge
has plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes. Remember
to give way to walkers. Return the same way or back along the
shingled Talbot Street or cross the River to head back via Tondros
Road or up Spur Road for an extended loop. (Easy)
Spur Road / Rockwood Road Loops
See Google Map): Starting from Tondros Road, ride up a shingle
road over to Raincliff, returning to Fairlie via Rockwood
Road. Alternative route via Middle Valley Road (see Google Map) All
shingle roads. (Advanced)
Fairlie - Kimbell Walk and Bike Track (see Google Map) The shared walking and cycling track begins just beside the Allandale Bridge. It follows the banks of the Opihi River to Kimbell and ends at Stoneleigh Road. (Easy)
See local mountain biking competitions scheduled on the Events page
Fairlie Heritage Museum:
Situated on the Main Fairlie-Tekapo Highway 5 minutes walk from the
town centre the Museum houses the old Fairlie Railway Station, the
historic Mabel Binney Cottage and a wide array of vintage tractors,
farm implements and horse drawn carriages.
Hours: 8.30am - 5pm daily
Cost: $2 coin entry via turnstile gates.
Bullock Wagon Trail gives details on Historic
Places such as the St David's Church in Cave, St Patrick's Union
Church in Burkes Pass, and the famous Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lake Tekapo.
Burkes Pass. Visit the tiny heritage township of Burkes Pass that started life in 1859 around the old hotel and the original home of the Mackenzie District Council. Soak up the history displayed at St Patricks Church and the little red Musterer's Hut, collect a pamphlet and wander along the heritage walk through town to see cob cottages to the cemetery.
The town's supermarket and cafes all offer a great range of
picnic food if you prefer to sit under the trees while the dog or
kids enjoy the fresh air.
River Reserve and Playground
has picnic tables beside the playground providing good shade from
the hot summer sun.
Village Green and McLeans Park picnic tables in the
town centre and at the Eastern entrance to town.
Pioneer Park (get directions)
has walking tracks and a large picnic and camping area.
Lake Opuha (get directions) There are toilets
and a picnic table at the boat ramp. Head down Clayton Road to
Monument Corner and take the first left down a short shingle road
to the lakeshore.
The Fairlie River Walk (see Google map) The walkway and cycleway begins just beside the Allandale Bridge and adjacent to the Fairlie Top 10 Holiday Park. From the end of this track you can either return via the same path or walk back up Talbot Street back into town.
Opihi River Gorge Track (see Google map) Make a day of it and continue down the midway track to the start of the Gorge Track.
Fairlie - Kimbell Walk and Bike Track (see Google Map) The shared walking and cycling track begins just beside the Allandale Bridge. It follows the banks of the Opihi River to Kimbell and ends at Stoneleigh Road.
Jack Lovelock Memorial Track (see Google map) 8km. A combination of shingle and sealed roads suitable for easy cycling or walking, provides great views. The track loops from Nixons Road through to School Road.
Pioneer Park: good tracks for trampers.
Burkes Pass Heritage Walk gives the history of
the township.
Lake Opuha: Great for both boating and fishing if you have your own boat and fishing gear. Power boats are allowed on the Lake and the warm waters are ideal for wakeboarding and waterskiing. The Lions Club run a fishing competition on the lake every November.
The Tekapo River and the hydro power canals provide excellent trout fishing opportunities. Click here for Fish & Game information on the area. Licenses are required for fishing in New Zealand freshwater rivers and lakes and are sold locally.
There are several DOC controlled areas where hunting is permitted. The Department of Conservation website gives up to date details on where hunting is permitted.
These Google Maps give directions for sightseeing day trips around Fairlie and some interesting stopping points along the way.
Fairlie - Mackenzie Pass - Lake Tekapo - Fairlie
Fairlie - Totara Valley (Maori Rock Art) - Fairlie
Two amazing ski areas are right on our doorstep: Mt Dobson Ski Area and Fox Peak Ski Club.
Nixons Road
Fairlie
We are seriously breeding good quality Alpacas, both for sales of
high quality animals and good fibre. Farm Visits are welcome, with
Alpacas, llamas, lambs and goats. Bookings are essential or drop
into The Paca Shack on Main Street.
Jill Allan
T: 03 685 8589
E: jill@gemalpacas.co.nz
W: www.gemalpacas.co.nz
To book your Llama Trek call Jill at the Paca Shack on Main Street in Fairlie. Our llama trek goes round Lake Opuha with 5 trained llamas.
It is a 3 hour round the Lake with plenty of stops on a gentle undulating track. It can be rough or slippery if wet and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Morning or afternoon tea is provided and carried by the llamas.
Bookings essential. For further information, visit our website: http://www.pacashack.co.nz/Llama-treks-farm-visits-activities.html
Phone: 03 685 8689 or after hours: 03 685 8589
26km from Fairlie, Mt Dobson is one of 12 commercial ski areas in New Zealand offering great skiing and snowboarding from first timers to the experienced skier and snowboarder.
The Fairlie Heritage Museum is home to a vast array of vintage tractors, machinery, horse drawn vehicles and equipment from a bygone era. The Mabel Binney Cottage features household furnishings and memorablia.
Mt Cook Road, Fairlie.
Fairlie Golf Club has an 18 hole course on Talbot Road. It is a well groomed, flat course with a challenging par 70 layout with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
The Club welcomes visitors and green fees are cheap at $20 per round. Hire clubs are available from Pinewood Motels on Mt Cook Road.
Major tournaments are the Fairlie 500, a 72-hole mens tournament held on the 3rd weekend in March and the Glencairn ladies tournament which is a pairs tournament held every April. Both events always attract capacity fields.
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