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
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
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 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
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 2, SAVE 30%
Pigeon Place Hut
Pigeon Place Hut
LUXURY | RURAL VIEWS | SOLITUD...
Coopers Creek, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $375 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


Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Beachfront Bliss - Driftwood Room
Beachfront Bliss - D...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 3 • From $405 per night
Modern Artsy Eco-House
Modern Artsy Eco-Hou...
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | CY...
Mapua Seaside Village, Nelson
Sleeps up to 8 • From $290 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Rangitikei River Rooms - Family Room
Rangitikei River Roo...
LODGE | RAFTING | HORSE TREK |...
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $280 per night
Volcano Views Retreat
Volcano Views Retrea...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $250 per night
Modern Shearer's Cottage
Modern Shearer's Cot...
CABIN | STYLISH RETREAT | FAMI...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 4 • From $325 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.


Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 12
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Crystal Clear Views Suite
Crystal Clear Views ...
PRIVATE ROOM | ROMANTIC ESCAPE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
From $280 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Blissful Country Haven
Blissful Country Hav...
LUXURY | RELAXING RETREAT | OU...
Raglan, Waikato
From $250 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Calm Fernside B&B
Calm Fernside B&B
BED AND BREAKFAST | PETS WELCO...
Fernside, Canterbury
From $175 per night
Sleeps up to 2
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $360 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Marua Sanctuary Retreat
Marua Sanctuary Retr...
CABIN | OUTDOOR BATHTUB | ROMA...
Hikurangi, Northland
From $275 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Harmony Hut
Harmony Hut
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | NATURE W...
Toatoa, Bay of Plenty
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 2
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.


Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 per night
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
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
Eco-friendly Farmstay [Park Site]
Eco-friendly Farmsta...
PARK SITE | STAR GAZING | FARM...
Arahura Valley, West Coast
Sleeps up to 6 • From $35 per night
Off Grid Remote Cabin
Off Grid Remote Cabi...
HUT | SECLUDED | BUSH GETAWAY
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 6 • From $160 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
Blue Water Hideaway
Blue Water Hideaway
PRIVATE ROOM | LUXURY | OFF TH...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Country Style B&B Apartment
Country Style B&B Ap...
BED AND BREAKFAST | WALKING TR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $240 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.


Tarawera Rural Bliss
Tarawera Rural Bliss
COTTAGE | LAKE VIEWS | RURAL R...
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps up to 4 • From $460 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
A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Picturesque Eco Lodge
Picturesque Eco Lodg...
LODGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | KAYA...
Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 17 • From $250 per night
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY OR R...
Te Miro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $220 per night
Kohutu Dairy Farm [Park Site]
Kohutu Dairy Farm [P...
CAMPING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER | F...
Manakau, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 8 • From $35 per night
Rural Luxury B&B - Kiwi Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $199 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    The beautiful location boasted stunning views and lovely walks into nature. We were incredibly grateful that this family shared their fantastic holi...

    - Sonia



    Secluded Sounds Hideaway
    Pelorus Sound Te Hoiere, New Zealand
    VILLA | SPECTACULAR VIEWS | FAMILY GETAWAYS
     
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    Beautiful spot in a very peaceful location. The only noise is the waterfall. All you need is supplied. Super comfy bed and bed linen. Just turn up wit...

    - Denise



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    A fabulous getaway! Brilliant accommodation and wonderful hosts, very friendly and helpful.

    - Debbie



    Quirky Shepherd's Hut
    Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
    GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARMSTAY
     
  •  
    We had a wonderfully relaxing glamping holiday at this Glamping. We felt spoilt by Christine and Clive who are very generous hosts. The facilities wer...

    - Lesley



    Kinloch Orchard Glamping
    RD1, Taupo
    STAR GAZING | CYCLE TRAILS | GOLF
     

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