Nestled in the beautiful Mackenzie region of New Zealand’s South Island, Fairlie is rapidly emerging as the next major opportunity for tourism accommodation investment. Positioned between Queenstown and Christchurch and only 43 km from Lake Tekapo, Fairlie benefits from strong tourist flows, rising demand for short-stay rentals, and a growing shortage of quality housing for both visitors and local tourism workers.

As Tekapo’s tourism property market reaches saturation and prices surge, Fairlie has become the natural next growth point—offering lower entry costs, better infrastructure, and stronger long-term yield potential.

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Why invest in Fairlie

• A government and commercial hub
As the headquarters of the Mackenzie District Council, Fairlie offers strong infrastructure, schools, supermarkets, cafés, and community amenities.

• High tourism appeal
Fairlie attracts visitors with world-class night skies, ski fields, outdoor activities, and the internationally known Fairlie Pie.

• Overflow demand from Lake Tekapo
Fairlie is perfectly positioned to capture tourism and accommodation overflow from Tekapo as its housing supply tightens and prices continue to rise.

• Lower cost, higher efficiency
Compared with Tekapo, Fairlie offers a lower investment threshold, easier property management, and greater operational efficiency—making it ideal for short-stay operations or rental portfolios.