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.


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
STAY 3, SAVE $50
Unwind in Comfort
Unwind in Comfort
HUT | UNPLUG | AUTHENTIC FARM ...
Weston, Oamaru
Sleeps up to 2 • From $170 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%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 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 10%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $360 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


Cosy Worker's Cottage
Cosy Worker's Cottag...
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | TR...
Waihi, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $187 per night
Rural Avocado Orchard Stay
Rural Avocado Orchar...
FARMSTAY | PEACEFUL | SELF-CON...
Maungatapere, Northland
Sleeps up to 5 • From $170 per night
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 4 • From $287 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Hilltop Ocean and Valley Views
Hilltop Ocean and Va...
COTTAGE | HISTORIC SITE | WALK...
Papatowai, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $260 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
Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 12 • From $1,200 per night
Tutukaka Private Apartment
Tutukaka Private Apa...
GUEST HOUSE | BEACH ACCESS | R...
Tutukaka, Northland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $320 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.


Charming Island Escape
Charming Island Esca...
LUXURY | ROMANCE | RELAXATION ...
Nelson, New Zealand
From $190 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Quirky Shepherd's Hut
Quirky Shepherd's Hu...
GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARM...
Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
From $165 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
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
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
From $445 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
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 3
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $287 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.


Sleep under the willows [Tent Site]
Sleep under the will...
CAMPING | WALKING TRACKS | FAR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $35 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
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $180 per night
Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,500 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $445 per night
Off Grid Remote Cabin
Off Grid Remote Cabi...
HUT | SECLUDED | BUSH GETAWAY
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 6 • From $160 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.


Picturesque Eco Lodge
Picturesque Eco Lodg...
LODGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | KAYA...
Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 17 • From $250 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 Boutique Manor
Private Boutique Man...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | DOGS...
Waingawa, Wellington
Sleeps up to 10 • From $500 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
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
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
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Cosy Country Break
Cosy Country Break
COTTAGE | RURAL VIEWS | TRANQU...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 11 • From $230 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    A wonderful weekend spent enjoying the native bush - stunning, private and peaceful are the words that come to mind. The baths were amazing and the fi...

    - Marijke



    Stargazer's Forest Retreat
    Horopito, Manawatu-Whanganui
    LUXURY | SECLUDED - NATIVE FOREST | ECO FRIENDLY
     
  •  
    We really enjoyed our stay. Fabulous house, clean and stylish with so much attention paid to the little details - we appreciated it all. Highly recomm...

    - Don



    Tranquil Villa in the Hills
    Pohokura, Taranaki
    VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | PEACEFUL RETREAT
     
  •  
    Excellent stay. Everything was perfect.

    - Michael



    Quirky Carriage Hideaway
    Marsden, West Coast
    CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION | RELAX
     
  •  
    The cottage was easy to find, beautifully presented and clean. The bed was Comfortable. Everything you need for a home away from home.

    - Shannon



    Luxury Country Cottage
    Tirohanga, Bay Of Plenty
    COTTAGE | STARGAZING | RELAX AND REJUVENATE
     

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