Fairlie Bakehouse
A popular pie shop in Fairlie, a small town east of Tekapo. The salmon and bacon pie and the pork and apple pie are must-tries for South Island road trips.
Fairlie is the last small town on the way from Christchurch to Tekapo, about 45 km from Tekapo. The Fairlie Bakehouse is famous for its freshly baked pies. Signature options include salmon and bacon pie, pork and apple pie with a crispy crust, and steak and cheese pie, along with a range of desserts. Prices are about NZD 7–10. It is open roughly 07:30–16:30, and long queues often form around midday. You can sit outside to eat, next to the town park and a small museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30-16:30
Nearby sights
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Sheepdog Memorial
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Tekapo Lupins
- Dark Sky Project
- Mount John Observatory
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Alexandrina