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Fairlie

October is an excellent time for a farmstay in Fairlie, when the spring lambs are out in force.

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The pretty farming town of Fairlie marks the beginning of the Mackenzie Country. Just west of here, Burke Pass takes you into the high altitude, tussock-covered expanses that characterise the region. The Mackenzie Country is named after Jock Mackenzie, the legendary Scottish sheep rustler who once roamed the hills. There are several ski fields close to Fairlie, and recently created Lake Opuha is popular for boating and fishing. The Raincliff Historic Reserve is the place to see Maori rock art. Resident artists and potters provide craft buying opportunities. Consider a farmstay, to get a feel for life on a high country sheep station.
Functional facts: Approx. population 750, information centre, fuel.

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Other towns near Fairlie by road:

Lake Tekapo (37 minutes)
Geraldine (40 minutes)
Timaru (53 minutes)

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Fairlie does not have any rail stations.

Other towns near Fairlie by air:

Fairlie does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Timaru (53 minutes)

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