Guidebook for Coal Stream (FAIRLIE)
Food Scene
Fairlie Bakehouse
74 Main StWorld famous, great pies
Albury Tavern & Inn
1566 State Hwy 8Very Reasonably Priced Thai Menu
Free to feed the Salmon (great for kids!)
Salmon and Sushimi to buy
27 locals recommend
High Country Salmon
2602 Twizel-Omarama RdFree to feed the Salmon (great for kids!)
Salmon and Sushimi to buy
Eat Deli & Bar
76 Main StNow known as "Carnegies Restaurant & Bar", Allandale Road, Fairlie
12 locals recommend
Old Library Cafe
6 Allandale RdNow known as "Carnegies Restaurant & Bar", Allandale Road, Fairlie
Essentials
Four Square Fairlie
Main StreetParks & Nature
Mt Cook National Park. This is a Must Do, easy walking track for the whole family, (please allow 3 hours), swing bridges, glacial lakes, alpine flora, and great views of Mt Cook on a clear day
11 locals recommend
Hooker Valley Track
Hooker Valley TrackMt Cook National Park. This is a Must Do, easy walking track for the whole family, (please allow 3 hours), swing bridges, glacial lakes, alpine flora, and great views of Mt Cook on a clear day
About a 45 minute walk from beside lake tekapo to Mt John Observatory, stunning views from the Cafe on top of the hill, on a clear day
Mt John walk way
About a 45 minute walk from beside lake tekapo to Mt John Observatory, stunning views from the Cafe on top of the hill, on a clear day
Sightseeing
The Church of the Good Shepherd
Pioneer DriveHistoric Stone church on shores of Lake Tekapo
A walk up this quiet country hill road,(5 minutes away) will take you about 1 hour return. Great views of local farmland and mountains. Sometimes in early evening or daybreak you can see wild wallaby
Rockwood Road
Rockwood RoadA walk up this quiet country hill road,(5 minutes away) will take you about 1 hour return. Great views of local farmland and mountains. Sometimes in early evening or daybreak you can see wild wallaby
Entertainment & Activities
Mt Dobson Ski Area
1274 Fairlie-Tekapo RdSki Field