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.


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
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
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 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 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


The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
FARMSTAY | BREAKFAST INCLUDED ...
Arahura Valley, West Coast
Sleeps up to 5 • From $149 per night
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 3 • From $160 per night
Tutukaka Private Apartment
Tutukaka Private Apa...
GUEST HOUSE | BEACH ACCESS | R...
Tutukaka, Northland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $320 per night
Stunning Garden Views B&B
Stunning Garden View...
LUXURY | LUXURY | WHITE KIWI |...
Gladstone, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 2 • From $310 per night
Countryside Lodge (Up to 10 Guests)
Countryside Lodge (U...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 10 • From $1,200 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
Stunning Room with a View (2 Guests)
Stunning Room with a...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 2 • From $600 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • 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.


Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Country Paradise Glamping
Country Paradise Gla...
GLAMPING | ROMANTIC RETREAT | ...
Hurworth, Taranaki
From $280 per night
Sleeps up to 6
Misty Valley Art Studio
Misty Valley Art Stu...
COTTAGE | BREAKFAST INCLUDED |...
Thames, Coromandel
From $210 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Luxury Valley View Escape
Luxury Valley View E...
LUXURY | LUXURY FARMSTAY | BRE...
Otewa, Waikato
From $375 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Rainforest Hut
Rainforest Hut
HUT | GLOW WORM ADVENTURE | BI...
Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty
From $238 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY OR R...
Te Miro, Waikato
From $220 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Water Garden Hideaway
Water Garden Hideawa...
HUT | GLOWWORM ADVENTURE | BIR...
Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty
From $238 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.


Valley View Retreat
Valley View Retreat
HUT | RURAL VIEWS | OFF THE GR...
Eketāhuna, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 5 • From $110 per night
The Hunter's Shack
The Hunter's Shack
CABIN | FARMSTAY | HUNTING
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Willow trees and river views [Park Site]
Willow trees and riv...
PARK SITE | WALKING TRACKS | F...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $35 per night
Farmstay Lodge
Farmstay Lodge
LODGE | BEAUTIFUL BUSH WALKS |...
Marokopa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $75 per night
Quirky Rustic Quarters
Quirky Rustic Quarte...
COTTAGE | RUSTIC | COZY
Te Karaka, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 6 • From $50 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Beautiful Canterbury Farm Cottage
Beautiful Canterbury...
COTTAGE | WALKING TRACKS | FAR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 8 • From $220 per night
Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 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.


Farm Adventure Quarters
Farm Adventure Quart...
COTTAGE | FARMVIEWS | RURAL EX...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 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
Private Boutique Manor
Private Boutique Man...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | DOGS...
Waingawa, Wellington
Sleeps up to 10 • From $500 per night
Mist in the Valleys [Camp & Sleeper Car Sites]
Mist in the Valleys ...
CAMPING | NATIVE FOREST | BEAC...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 11 • From $25 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
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 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 Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    Super friendly hosts, Ray and Jessie, shared their knowledge and enthusiasm for their venture with us. Fed the alpacas and learnt heaps! Generously sh...

    - Amanda



    Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
    Manapouri, Southland
    COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | NEARBY WALKS
     
  •  
    All good and enjoyed it very much. Was nice to have the beach totally to ourselves (and our dog !!)

    - Graeme



    The Beach Cottage
    Matira, Waikato
    COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS | DIGITAL DETOX
     
  •  
    The view was stunning! We had a great time and will be coming back to visit soon!

    - Puai Yee



    off grid retreat
    Whangaimoana, Wellington
    DARK SKY FRIENDLY | OFF-GRID | RELAX
     
  •  
    Luxury Historic Cottage was absolutely wonderful. Every detail was thought of and Annie & Alistair went out of their way to ensure our stay was a mem...

    - Michele



    Luxury Historic Cottage
    Coldstream, Canterbury
    LUXURY | FISHING | FARM TOURS
     

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