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


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
Beachfront Bliss - Driftwood Room
Beachfront Bliss - D...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 3 • From $405 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Cosy Mountain Getaway
Cosy Mountain Getawa...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $139 per night
Tongariro Adventure Lodge
Tongariro Adventure ...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $99 per night
Tranquil Farm Escape
Tranquil Farm Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | PEACE & TRANQUI...
Langs Beach, Northland
Sleeps up to 3 • From $230 per night
Mountain Views Retreat
Mountain Views Retre...
STAR GAZING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
West Eyreton, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $225 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
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.


Unique Pohutukawa Escape
Unique Pohutukawa Es...
VILLA | PEACEFUL ESCAPE | BEAC...
Hapuku, Canterbury
From $300 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
From $130 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Secluded Cabin Escape
Secluded Cabin Escap...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | SPA ...
Mangatarata, Waikato
From $690 per night
Sleeps up to 4
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
From $365 per night
Sleeps up to 5
Stylish Retreat with Majestic Views
Stylish Retreat with...
LUXURY | PANORAMIC VIEWS | OUT...
Te Anau, Southland
From $699 per night
Sleeps up to 5
STAY 2, SAVE 30%
Pigeon Place Hut
Pigeon Place Hut
LUXURY | RURAL VIEWS | SOLITUD...
Coopers Creek, Canterbury
From $375 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
Quirky Shepherd's Hut
Quirky Shepherd's Hu...
GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARM...
Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
From $177 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.


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
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 4 • From $130 per night
Blue Water Hideaway
Blue Water Hideaway
PRIVATE ROOM | LUXURY | OFF TH...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Farmstay Lodge
Farmstay Lodge
LODGE | BEAUTIFUL BUSH WALKS |...
Marokopa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $75 per night
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
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
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.


Homestead at Skye Farm
Homestead at Skye Fa...
FARMSTAY | FAMILY FRIENDLY | D...
Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 9 • From $350 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 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
Lifestyle Block for the Family [Park Site]
Lifestyle Block for ...
PARK SITE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ...
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Sleeps up to 4 • From $30 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
Tarawera Rural Bliss
Tarawera Rural Bliss
COTTAGE | LAKE VIEWS | RURAL R...
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps up to 4 • From $460 per night
Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    We loved this peaceful, comfortable, welcoming place and highly recommend it. The views, stars, animals, comfy bed and especially very welcoming hosts...

    - Miria



    Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
    Fuchsia Creek, Otago
    FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION
     
  •  
    Thankyou for a most relaxing stay, beautiful bird song day and night, highly recommended to any couple needing to get away from it all, and the bonus ...

    - Selina



    Ohope Beach Glamping Tent
    Wainui, Bay of Plenty
    LUXURY | PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS | PET FRIENDLY
     
  •  
    A fantastic stay. So good to get off the grid. The glow worms surrounding the yurt at night were amazing. We saw baby goats on our walk up the propert...

    - Nickie



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    What a spot! Thank you

    - Laura



    The Beach Cottage
    Matira, Waikato
    COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS | DIGITAL DETOX
     

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