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
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
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 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


Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 4 • From $287 per night
Mountain Views Retreat
Mountain Views Retre...
STAR GAZING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
West Eyreton, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $225 per night
Volcano Views Retreat
Volcano Views Retrea...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $250 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
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 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
Tranquil B&B Suite
Tranquil B&B Suite
BED AND BREAKFAST | WALKING TR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $240 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.


Country Paradise Glamping
Country Paradise Gla...
GLAMPING | ROMANTIC RETREAT | ...
Hurworth, Taranaki
From $280 per night
Sleeps up to 6
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
Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
Fiordland Alpaca Cot...
COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | N...
Manapouri, Southland
From $270 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Romantic Boutique Cottage
Romantic Boutique Co...
COTTAGE | ROMANTIC | SPA HOUSE
Cromwell, Otago
From $457 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
Countryside Lodge (Up to 10 Guests)
Countryside Lodge (U...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 10
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Calm Fernside B&B
Calm Fernside B&B
BED AND BREAKFAST | PETS WELCO...
Fernside, Canterbury
From $175 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.


Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 4 • From $130 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 per night
Table Hill Hut
Table Hill Hut
CABIN | RELAX IN LUXURY | SCEN...
Owaka, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $380 per night
Off the Grid Private Retreat
Off the Grid Private...
LUXURY | BREAKFAST INCLUDED | ...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 2 • From $345 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
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $220 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.


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
Farm Adventure Quarters
Farm Adventure Quart...
COTTAGE | FARMVIEWS | RURAL EX...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Farmhouse B&B
Farmhouse B&B
PRIVATE ROOM | HIKING | STAR G...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 10 • From $130 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
Valhalla North
Valhalla North
LUXURY | PRIVATE | DOG FRIENDL...
Kerikeri, Northland
Sleeps up to 8 • From $650 per night
Tranquil Villa in the Hills
Tranquil Villa in th...
VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | PEACEFUL...
Pohokura, Taranaki
Sleeps up to 8 • From $143 per night
Calm Fernside B&B
Calm Fernside B&B
BED AND BREAKFAST | PETS WELCO...
Fernside, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $175 per night
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Our recent reviews

  •  
    Lovely tranquil spot to get a quiet break away. Very cool setup.

    - Megan



    River View Chalet
    Retaruke, Manawatu-Whanganui
    COTTAGE | RURAL VIEWS | BUSH WALKS
     
  •  
    lovely quirky spot - with great hosts - Scott and Shona are a couple of down to earth neat people.

    - peter



    Quirky Shepherd's Hut
    Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
    GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARMSTAY
     
  •  
    Loved this place! Highly recommended stay, the little treasure hunt was a nice surprise. Thanks

    - Jesse



    Te Awa Glamping
    Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
    LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAMPER INCLUDED
     
  •  
    Such a beautiful place to stay! Lucy has thought of everything. Lots of lovely touches such as a Bluetooth speaker! The outdoor bath was a highlight o...

    - Rebecca



    Blissful Country Haven
    Raglan, Waikato
    LUXURY | RELAXING RETREAT | OUTDOOR BATH
     

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