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 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 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 $120 per night
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Rustic Country Haven
Rustic Country Haven
COTTAGE | COUNTRY WALKS | RURA...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $140 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%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 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


Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,500 per night
Tarawera Rural Bliss
Tarawera Rural Bliss
COTTAGE | LAKE VIEWS | RURAL R...
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps up to 4 • From $460 per night
The Hunter's Shack
The Hunter's Shack
CABIN | FARMSTAY | HUNTING
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Warm and Cosy Log Cabin
Warm and Cosy Log Ca...
CABIN | RIVER ACCESS | WALKING...
Waihi, Waikato
Sleeps up to 10 • From $300 per night
Volcano Views Retreat
Volcano Views Retrea...
LODGE | MOUNTAIN VIEW | ADVENT...
National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 6 • From $250 per night
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 4 • From $287 per night
Tranquil Farm Escape
Tranquil Farm Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | PEACE & TRANQUI...
Langs Beach, Northland
Sleeps up to 3 • From $230 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.


Marua Sanctuary Retreat
Marua Sanctuary Retr...
CABIN | OUTDOOR BATHTUB | ROMA...
Hikurangi, Northland
From $275 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Crystal Clear Views Suite
Crystal Clear Views ...
PRIVATE ROOM | ROMANTIC ESCAPE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
From $280 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Starlight Valley Glamping
Starlight Valley Gla...
GLAMPING | WALKING TRAILS | BR...
Thames, Coromandel
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 12
Hideaway Farmhouse & Studio
Hideaway Farmhouse &...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $475 per night
Sleeps up to 8
House With No Nails - Middle Room
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
From $150 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Secluded Cabin Escape
Secluded Cabin Escap...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | SPA ...
Mangatarata, Waikato
From $690 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $875 per night
Sleeps up to 4
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
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
The Hunter's Shack
The Hunter's Shack
CABIN | FARMSTAY | HUNTING
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 per night
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $445 per night
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $180 per night
Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 4 • From $130 per night
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 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.


Valhalla North
Valhalla North
LUXURY | PRIVATE | DOG FRIENDL...
Kerikeri, Northland
Sleeps up to 8 • From $650 per night
Farm Adventure Quarters
Farm Adventure Quart...
COTTAGE | FARMVIEWS | RURAL EX...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $130 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 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
Picturesque Eco Lodge
Picturesque Eco Lodg...
LODGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | KAYA...
Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 17 • From $400 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
Kohutu Dairy Farm [Park Site]
Kohutu Dairy Farm [P...
CAMPING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER | F...
Manakau, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 8 • From $35 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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    Great off grid unique private stay. Communication was excellent from the hosts. Got a little bit lost on the track in but figured it out seeing the p...

    - Felicity



    The Beach Cottage
    Matira, Waikato
    COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS | DIGITAL DETOX
     
  •  
    We are very happy to have had the chance to stay at Soothing for 3 nights. It's enjoyable, a real paradise. No matter if you like tramping, fishing or...

    - Peter



    Soothing Riverside
    Manunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
    FARMSTAY | CAMP RIVERSIDE | FULL FACILITIES
     
  •  
    Had a very peaceful stay, which was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated! The river is gentle, the cabin warm, and the outdoor bath a treasure 🙂

    - Dee



    Waitomo Riverside Cabin
    Piopio, Waikato
    GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMANCE
     
  •  
    It was such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay! Our tanks were empty when we arrived...now we are back home feeling super relaxed and refreshed.

    - Emma



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

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