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
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
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
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
STAY 3, SAVE $50
Unwind in Comfort
Unwind in Comfort
HUT | UNPLUG | AUTHENTIC FARM ...
Weston, Oamaru
Sleeps up to 2 • From $170 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


Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Cosy Country Cottage
Cosy Country Cottage
CABIN | OUTDOOR BATHS | SKI FI...
Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 10 • From $490 per night
Cosy Worker's Cottage
Cosy Worker's Cottag...
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | TR...
Waihi, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $187 per night
Stunning Garden Views B&B
Stunning Garden View...
LUXURY | LUXURY | WHITE KIWI |...
Gladstone, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 2 • From $310 per night
Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 12 • From $1,200 per night
A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Countryside Family Guest House
Countryside Family G...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKE | ...
Pirongia, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $160 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 Boutique Cottage
Romantic Boutique Co...
COTTAGE | ROMANTIC | SPA HOUSE
Cromwell, Otago
From $457 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
From $180 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Magnificent Waterfront Retreat
Magnificent Waterfro...
LODGE | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | R...
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
From $2,500 per night
Sleeps up to 13
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY OR R...
Te Miro, Waikato
From $220 per night
Sleeps up to 4
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
Secluded Cabin Escape
Secluded Cabin Escap...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | SPA ...
Mangatarata, Waikato
From $690 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
From $445 per night
Sleeps up to 6
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
Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 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
Heart of the South Retreat
Heart of the South R...
COTTAGE | STUNNING VIEWS | SCE...
Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 6 • From $350 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $220 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
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $180 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.


Tranquil Villa in the Hills
Tranquil Villa in th...
VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | PEACEFUL...
Pohokura, Taranaki
Sleeps up to 8 • From $143 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $333 per night
Rural Luxury B&B - Kiwi Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $199 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
Kohutu Dairy Farm [Park Site]
Kohutu Dairy Farm [P...
CAMPING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER | F...
Manakau, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 8 • From $35 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • 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
Valhalla North
Valhalla North
LUXURY | PRIVATE | DOG FRIENDL...
Kerikeri, Northland
Sleeps up to 8 • From $650 per night
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Our recent reviews

  •  
    Fantastic place away from the hustle and bustle of life. Everything you need to relax. Great views, great hospitality. We truly enjoyed our stay.

    - Karen



    Heritage Hideaway
    Lake Tarawera, Bay Of Plenty
    GLAMPING | RELAX | WOODFIRE BATHTUB
     
  •  
    Our stay from start to finish was amazing. Tracey and Graeme have thought of everything that a fantastic glamping experience needs. The place was spar...

    - Rebecca



    Luxury Glamping with Panoramic Views (And a Quirky Caravan)
    Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
    LUXURY | ROMANCE | RELAXATION | ADVENTURE
     
  •  
    Fantastic place to get right away from the rat race

    - Debra



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Totally beautiful spot, close to Hokitika and really lovely hosts. Comfortable bed and it's a huge room!

    - Simon



    The Farmhouse
    Arahura Valley, West Coast
    FARMSTAY | BREAKFAST INCLUDED | FARMSTAY
     

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