We never expected that our stay in little Fairlie would end up being the best of our overnight stays during our 2 weeks in New Zealand. But it was! Barb and Steve are incredibly generous and hospitable hosts. We learned so much about how lambs, Angus cows and deer are raised on New Zealand farms, including a thrilling off road drive across their pastures to see the deer herds and sheep “mobs” up close. And we were treated to a real New Zealand breakfast with local honey, toast and cereal with great conversation. In addition, the restaurant recommendations were excellent. Carnegie’s (in a converted library built by Andrew Carnegie) served the best rack of lamb of our trip, as well as top notch local farm raised salmon. Also be sure to try the tasty and creative meat pies at the Fairlie bakery for lunch.