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.


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


Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 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
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Modern Shearer's Cottage
Modern Shearer's Cot...
CABIN | STYLISH RETREAT | FAMI...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 4 • From $325 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
Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $875 per night
Cosy Country Cottage
Cosy Country Cottage
COTTAGE | OUTDOOR BATHS | SKI ...
Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 11 • From $340 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.


Romantic Room & Spa Package
Romantic Room & Spa ...
LODGE | RAFTING | HORSE TREK |...
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $430 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $240 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $480 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Starlight Valley Glamping
Starlight Valley Gla...
GLAMPING | WALKING TRAILS | BR...
Thames, Coromandel
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
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
Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
From $130 per night
Sleeps up to 4
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.


Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $220 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
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
River View Chalet
River View Chalet
COTTAGE | RURAL VIEWS | BUSH W...
Retaruke, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 9 • 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
Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
Luxury Waterfall & N...
LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG ...
Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
The Hunter's Shack
The Hunter's Shack
CABIN | FARMSTAY | HUNTING
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 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 $130 per night
Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
Cosy Country Break
Cosy Country Break
COTTAGE | RURAL VIEWS | TRANQU...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 11 • From $200 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
Farmhouse B&B
Farmhouse B&B
PRIVATE ROOM | HIKING | STAR G...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 10 • From $130 per night
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 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
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
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Our recent reviews

  •  
    A wonderful secluded hideaway for the whole family. The owners have allowed access to enough parts of the property to keep you busy over the 2 night s...

    - Jared



    The Beach Cottage
    Matira, Waikato
    COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS | DIGITAL DETOX
     
  •  
    Beautiful quiet surroundings to come to after a busy day exploring.

    - Debby



    Hideaway Cottage & Pod
    Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
    COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WALKING TRACKS
     
  •  
    Absolutely amazing. Stunning views, friendly hosts, and the meal provided was delicious.

    - Wendy



    Breathtaking River Retreat
    Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
    CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIEWS
     
  •  
    Rewa Hut is the perfect place to rewind and recharge the batteries. Robyn and Paul took us up to the Hut and gave us a few pointers and then left us ...

    - Hilary



    Rewa Hut
    Okoki, Taranaki
    HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | OUTDOOR BATH
     

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