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
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 30%
Pigeon Place Hut
Pigeon Place Hut
LUXURY | RURAL VIEWS | SOLITUD...
Coopers Creek, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $375 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
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 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
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


Serene Kaimai Retreat
Serene Kaimai Retrea...
GUEST HOUSE | ANIMALS | PEACE ...
Katikati, Bay of Plenty
Sleeps up to 6 • From $300 per night
Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,500 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
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Cosy Mountain Getaway
Cosy Mountain Getawa...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $139 per night
Beachfront Bliss - Sunset Room
Beachfront Bliss - S...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $405 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
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.


Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
Fiordland Alpaca Cot...
COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | N...
Manapouri, Southland
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Magnificent Waterfront Retreat
Magnificent Waterfro...
LODGE | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | R...
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
From $2,500 per night
Sleeps up to 13
Starlight Valley Glamping
Starlight Valley Gla...
GLAMPING | WALKING TRAILS | BR...
Thames, Coromandel
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Hideaway Farmhouse & Studio
Hideaway Farmhouse &...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $350 per night
Sleeps up to 8
Marua Sanctuary Retreat
Marua Sanctuary Retr...
CABIN | OUTDOOR BATHTUB | ROMA...
Hikurangi, Northland
From $275 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Unique Pohutukawa Escape
Unique Pohutukawa Es...
VILLA | PEACEFUL ESCAPE | BEAC...
Hapuku, Canterbury
From $300 per night
Sleeps up to 2
A Taste of France
A Taste of France
ROMANCE | RELAXATION | BEACHES
Ohauiti, Bay Of Plenty
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 3
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.


Blue Water Hideaway
Blue Water Hideaway
PRIVATE ROOM | LUXURY | OFF TH...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 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
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
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
Unique Carriage Stay
Unique Carriage Stay
BED AND BREAKFAST | UNIQUE ACC...
Hapuku, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $300 per night
Table Hill Hut
Table Hill Hut
CABIN | RELAX IN LUXURY | SCEN...
Owaka, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $380 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $220 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
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 - Kiwi Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $199 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 per night
Luxury Tuscan Oasis
Luxury Tuscan Oasis
VILLA | WHOLE HOUSE | UNIQUE P...
Tahawai, Bay of Plenty
Sleeps up to 10 • From $395 per night
Mist in the Valleys [Park Site]
Mist in the Valleys ...
PARK SITE | NATIVE FOREST | BE...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 12 • From $20 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $290 per night
Kohutu Dairy Farm Garden [Park Site]
Kohutu Dairy Farm Ga...
PARK SITE | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER |...
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
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    We had a wonderful stay. It was everything we were hoping for in a relaxing weekend away as it provided the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle ...

    - Josh



    Maungatautari Villa One
    Maungatautari, Waikato
    VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | COUPLES RETREAT
     
  •  
    We had the most fantastic stay at Mahaanui Cabin. Sally & Simon have gone above and beyond to provide a really great experience. The Cabin is very wel...

    - Emma



    Off the Grid Private Retreat
    Tiniroto, Gisborne
    LUXURY | BREAKFAST INCLUDED | MOUNTAIN BIKING
     
  •  
    Always reluctant to write a (well-deserved) 5-star review here as others will discover this perfect bolthole! Off grid (with internet!!) but all life'...

    - Michelle



    Rewa Hut
    Okoki, Taranaki
    HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    A stunning place to stay, it's always been a dream to stay in a log cabin and this doesn't disappoint! We love the philosophy behind the building and ...

    - Andrew



    Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
    Milton, Otago
    LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEACEFUL ESCAPE
     

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