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.


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 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%
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
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


Charming Straw Cottage
Charming Straw Cotta...
LUXURY | FAMILY FRIENDLY
Tasman, Nelson
Sleeps up to 6 • From $395 per night
Serene Kaimai Retreat
Serene Kaimai Retrea...
GUEST HOUSE | ANIMALS | PEACE ...
Katikati, Bay of Plenty
Sleeps up to 6 • From $200 per night
Countryside Family Guest House
Countryside Family G...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKE | ...
Pirongia, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $160 per night
At home with the flowers [Park Site]
At home with the flo...
PARK SITE | CAMP FIRE | FARM T...
Helensville, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $30 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
Picturesque Eco Lodge
Picturesque Eco Lodg...
LODGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | KAYA...
Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 17 • From $250 per night
House With No Nails - Whole House
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,000 per night
Boutique Stone Cottage Near Rail Trail
Boutique Stone Cotta...
COTTAGE | CYCLING TRACKS | FAR...
Middlemarch, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $245 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.


Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
House With No Nails - Middle Room
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
From $150 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Charming Island Escape
Charming Island Esca...
LUXURY | ROMANCE | RELAXATION ...
Nelson, New Zealand
From $190 per night
Sleeps up to 2
The Cottage at Wharehine Retreat Eco-stay
The Cottage at Whare...
COTTAGE | ROMANCE | LAKEVIEWS ...
Wharehine, Auckland
From $285 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
Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
Fiordland Alpaca Cot...
COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | N...
Manapouri, Southland
From $270 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
From $120 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
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.


Off the Grid Private Retreat
Off the Grid Private...
LUXURY | BREAKFAST INCLUDED | ...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 2 • From $345 per night
Marua Sanctuary Retreat
Marua Sanctuary Retr...
CABIN | OUTDOOR BATHTUB | ROMA...
Hikurangi, Northland
Sleeps up to 2 • From $275 per night
Stubbs Farm Cottage
Stubbs Farm Cottage
COTTAGE | ECO-FRIENDLY | FARMS...
Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Eco-friendly Farmstay [Park Site]
Eco-friendly Farmsta...
PARK SITE | STAR GAZING | FARM...
Arahura Valley, West Coast
Sleeps up to 6 • From $35 per night
Sleep under the willows [Tent Site]
Sleep under the will...
CAMPING | WALKING TRACKS | FAR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $35 per night
Starlight Valley Glamping
Starlight Valley Gla...
GLAMPING | WALKING TRAILS | BR...
Thames, Coromandel
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 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 Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 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 $230 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
Homestead at Skye Farm
Homestead at Skye Fa...
FARMSTAY | FAMILY FRIENDLY | D...
Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 9 • From $350 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
Tarawera Rural Bliss
Tarawera Rural Bliss
COTTAGE | LAKE VIEWS | RURAL R...
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps up to 4 • From $460 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

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    We wanted a break away from city life for a few days and our stay at the villa was perfect. The villa is beautiful, homely with lots of space just to ...

    - Carika



    Stunning Historic Retreat
    Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
    VILLA | HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | FULL OF CHARACTER
     
  •  
    Wonderful hosts- warm, friendly and checked if I needed anything. I was able to enjoy their beautiful place of stillness and quiet. A fully functional...

    - maggie



    The Cottage at Wharehine Retreat Eco-stay
    Wharehine, Auckland
    COTTAGE | ROMANCE | LAKEVIEWS | LIFESTYLE BLOCK
     
  •  
    Waterfall Mountain Glamping is one of those hidden gems. The location and immediate environment is what one experiences when at one with nature. Defin...

    - Gordon & Lynn



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Absolutely beautiful! We loved our stay here x

    - Alex



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

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