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
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
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 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%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $360 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
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


Hideaway Farmhouse & Studio
Hideaway Farmhouse &...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 8 • From $475 per night
Tarawera Rural Bliss
Tarawera Rural Bliss
COTTAGE | LAKE VIEWS | RURAL R...
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Sleeps up to 4 • From $460 per night
Cosy Worker's Cottage
Cosy Worker's Cottag...
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | TR...
Waihi, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $187 per night
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 3 • From $160 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $875 per night
Cottage at Nibble Nook
Cottage at Nibble No...
COTTAGE | TWIN OUTDOOR BATHS |...
Tapapa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $210 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
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.


Off-Grid Piwakawaka Hut
Off-Grid Piwakawaka ...
HUT | ROMANCE | OFF-GRID
Banks Peninsula, Duvauchelle
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
Fiordland Alpaca Cot...
COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | N...
Manapouri, Southland
From $270 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
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $360 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
Stunning Room with a View (2 Guests)
Stunning Room with a...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $600 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 3
Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $200 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.


Tranquil B&B Suite
Tranquil B&B Suite
BED AND BREAKFAST | WALKING TR...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $240 per night
Rustic Eco-friendly Cottage
Rustic Eco-friendly ...
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | BUSH WAL...
Tora, Wairarapa
Sleeps up to 4 • From $130 per night
Willow trees and river views [Park Site]
Willow trees and riv...
PARK SITE | WALKING TRACKS | F...
Broomfield, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $35 per night
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $180 per night
Valley View Retreat
Valley View Retreat
HUT | RURAL VIEWS | OFF THE GR...
Eketāhuna, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 5 • From $110 per night
Quirky Rustic Quarters
Quirky Rustic Quarte...
COTTAGE | RUSTIC | COZY
Te Karaka, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 6 • From $50 per night
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 per night
Farmstay Lodge
Farmstay Lodge
LODGE | BEAUTIFUL BUSH WALKS |...
Marokopa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $75 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.


A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Mist in the Valleys [Camp & Sleeper Car Sites]
Mist in the Valleys ...
CAMPING | NATIVE FOREST | BEAC...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 11 • From $25 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
Homestead at Skye Farm
Homestead at Skye Fa...
FARMSTAY | FAMILY FRIENDLY | D...
Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui
Sleeps up to 9 • From $350 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
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    A peaceful location with beautiful native gardens. It was nice to see and hear the kaka and tui. April and Mort made us feel so welcome and we had eve...

    - Laura



    Maungatautari Villa Two
    Maungatautari, Waikato
    VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | COUPLES RETREAT
     
  •  
    We had a wonderful stay. It was everything we were hoping for in a relaxing weekend away as it provided the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle ...

    - Josh



    Maungatautari Villa One
    Maungatautari, Waikato
    VILLA | RURAL VIEWS | COUPLES RETREAT
     
  •  
    A lovely, peaceful place to stay. Very well appointed and with bonus fresh farm eggs and newly baked bread to enjoy. Karyn is a great host who gives y...

    - Christina



    Misty Valley Art Studio
    Thames, Coromandel
    COTTAGE | BREAKFAST INCLUDED | DOGS WELCOME
     
  •  
    Lovely hosts, very picturesque spot. Would love to come back and do some rafting in summer.

    - Dominic



    Breathtaking River Retreat
    Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
    CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIEWS
     

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