Off the Beaten Track offers a selection of gorgeous handpicked rural properties, perfect for a special escape and the best bit is, you won’t find any of them on a main road in New Zealand. Our places are unique, private and secluded and provide unforgettable memories from the moment you leave your house and come to one of ours.
The best holidays and experiences really are Off the Beaten Track!

Michele Connell
Founder
Off the Beaten Track
(Kiwi dairy farmer proudly supporting other kiwis)
 
SPECIALS
Everyone likes a special, and we have some great deals to get Off the Beaten Track! Browse our collection
below of great incentives to treat yourself. Keep checking in as these are updated regularly.


BOOK 4 PAY 3
Stunning Historic Retreat
Stunning Historic Re...
VILLA | HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | F...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 10 • From $100 per night
20% OFF ALL STAYS
Off the Grid Eco Lodge
Off the Grid Eco Lod...
GUEST HOUSE | OFF THE GRID | W...
Glorit, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $280 per night
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Rustic Country Haven
Rustic Country Haven
COTTAGE | COUNTRY WALKS | RURA...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 7 • From $120 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $360 per night
STAY 3, SAVE 10%
Mountain View Off-Grid Hut
Mountain View Off-Gr...
HUT | OFF GRID | SUSTAINABLE
Charleston, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $135 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 per night
STAY 3, SAVE $50
Unwind in Comfort
Unwind in Comfort
HUT | UNPLUG | AUTHENTIC FARM ...
Weston, Oamaru
Sleeps up to 2 • From $170 per night
SWEET AS FOR THE FAMILY
Escape with the family for some quality time making great forever memories. Connect the kids with the outdoors
and fun things to do that will get them offline, off the grid and off the couch


Modern Shearer's Cottage
Modern Shearer's Cot...
CABIN | STYLISH RETREAT | FAMI...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 4 • From $325 per night
Heart of the South Retreat
Heart of the South R...
COTTAGE | STUNNING VIEWS | SCE...
Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 6 • From $350 per night
Perfect Mountain Escape Studio Pod
Perfect Mountain Esc...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEWS | ADVEN...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 3 • From $189 per night
Serene Kaimai Retreat
Serene Kaimai Retrea...
GUEST HOUSE | ANIMALS | PEACE ...
Katikati, Bay of Plenty
Sleeps up to 6 • From $300 per night
Cottage at Nibble Nook
Cottage at Nibble No...
COTTAGE | TWIN OUTDOOR BATHS |...
Tapapa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $210 per night
Boutique Stone Cottage Near Rail Trail
Boutique Stone Cotta...
COTTAGE | CYCLING TRACKS | FAR...
Middlemarch, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $245 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Beautiful Canterbury Farm Cottage
Beautiful Canterbury...
COTTAGE | WALKING TRACKS | FAR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 8 • From $220 per night
ROMANTIC RETREATS
Whether you want to mark a special occasion or simply find that perfect escape combining privacy, serenity
and a little bit of luxury to share with the one you love.


Nestle in the Olive Grove [Park Site]
Nestle in the Olive ...
PARK SITE | BEAUTIFUL VIEWS | ...
Cromwell, Otago
From $65 per night
Sleeps up to 6
Calm Fernside B&B
Calm Fernside B&B
BED AND BREAKFAST | PETS WELCO...
Fernside, Canterbury
From $175 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Rainforest Hut
Rainforest Hut
HUT | GLOW WORM ADVENTURE | BI...
Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty
From $238 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
From $445 per night
Sleeps up to 6
Countryside Lodge (Up to 10 Guests)
Countryside Lodge (U...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 10
Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
Luxury Waterfall & N...
LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG ...
Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
From $250 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $240 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Table Hill Hut
Table Hill Hut
CABIN | RELAX IN LUXURY | SCEN...
Owaka, Otago
From $380 per night
Sleeps up to 4
GET OFF THE GRID
Leave the world behind! Unplug, disconnect, leave the devices at home and take the opportunity to connect
with nature somewhere in the middle of New Zealand nowhere.


FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 per night
Stubbs Farm Cottage
Stubbs Farm Cottage
COTTAGE | ECO-FRIENDLY | FARMS...
Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Stunning Historic Retreat
Stunning Historic Re...
VILLA | HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | F...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 10 • From $100 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
Valley View Retreat
Valley View Retreat
HUT | RURAL VIEWS | OFF THE GR...
Eketāhuna, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 5 • From $110 per night
STAY 3, SAVE 10%
Mountain View Off-Grid Hut
Mountain View Off-Gr...
HUT | OFF GRID | SUSTAINABLE
Charleston, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $135 per night
Rocky River Farm House
Rocky River Farm Hou...
GUEST HOUSE | NATURE WALKS | H...
Te Karaka, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 8 • From $180 per night
Modern Shearer's Cottage
Modern Shearer's Cot...
CABIN | STYLISH RETREAT | FAMI...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 4 • From $325 per night
FURRY FRIENDS WELCOME
Getaways are not the same when you have to leave someone special at home. These properties have lots of space
to get outdoors and welcome all members of your family, including the furry ones.


Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Rural Luxury B&B - Kea Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 3 • From $169 per night
Homestead at Skye Farm
Homestead at Skye Fa...
FARMSTAY | FAMILY FRIENDLY | D...
Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 9 • From $350 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $290 per night
Tranquil Villa in the Hills
Tranquil Villa in th...
VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | PEACEFUL...
Pohokura, Taranaki
Sleeps up to 8 • From $138 per night
Picturesque Eco Lodge
Picturesque Eco Lodg...
LODGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | KAYA...
Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 17 • From $250 per night
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 per night
Lifestyle Block for the Family [Park Site]
Lifestyle Block for ...
PARK SITE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ...
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Sleeps up to 4 • From $30 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    Our stay from start to finish was amazing. Tracey and Graeme have thought of everything that a fantastic glamping experience needs. The place was spar...

    - Rebecca



    Luxury Glamping with Panoramic Views (And a Quirky Caravan)
    Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
    LUXURY | ROMANCE | RELAXATION | ADVENTURE
     
  •  
    a beautiful and peaceful location to camp by the river. Nice clean loo and easy access to water. Lovely hosts.

    - Chris



    Pukeko Nest
    Manunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
    SWIM IN THE RIVER | HAVE A CAMPFIRE
     
  •  
    Awesome place to stay and everything you need there. Good walk and vistas from around the ‘goat’ track and the fire/ outdoor bath next to stream and ...

    - Tony



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Everything we needed and everything promised. Easy to follow directions and great communication from owners, easy drive to explore the local towns and...

    - Adrienne



    Luxury Suite at Lake Wairarapa
    Western Lake, Wellington
    LUXURY | FARMSTAY | LAKE VIEWS
     

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