STAY OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Where your accommodation becomes the experience
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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
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
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
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


The Hunter's Shack
The Hunter's Shack
CABIN | FARMSTAY | HUNTING
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Mountain Views Retreat
Mountain Views Retre...
STAR GAZING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
West Eyreton, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $225 per night
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $875 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Luxury Historic Cottage
Luxury Historic Cott...
LUXURY | FISHING | FARM TOURS
Coldstream, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $395 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.


House With No Nails - Loft
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
From $180 per night
Sleeps up to 3
Harmony Hut
Harmony Hut
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | NATURE W...
Toatoa, Bay of Plenty
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 2
A Taste of France
A Taste of France
ROMANCE | RELAXATION | BEACHES
Ohauiti, Bay Of Plenty
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Unwind Among the Vines
Unwind Among the Vin...
CABIN | RELAXATION | SURROUNDE...
Cromwell, Otago
From $286 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
Romantic Island Adventure
Romantic Island Adve...
CABIN | ROMANCE | RELAXATION |...
Nelson, New Zealand
From $190 per night
Sleeps up to 3
Studio in the Gardens
Studio in the Garden...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKING ...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $160 per night
Sleeps up to 3
The Cottage at Wharehine Retreat Eco-stay
The Cottage at Whare...
COTTAGE | ROMANCE | LAKEVIEWS ...
Wharehine, Auckland
From $285 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.


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
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
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Quirky Carriage Hideaway
Quirky Carriage Hide...
CABIN | UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION |...
Marsden, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $180 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
Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,500 per night
Cosy Container Escape
Cosy Container Escap...
LUXURY | RELAXATION | WALKING ...
Millers Flat, Otago
Sleeps up to 6 • From $220 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
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.


Misty Valley Art Studio
Misty Valley Art Stu...
COTTAGE | BREAKFAST INCLUDED |...
Thames, Coromandel
Sleeps up to 2 • From $210 per night
Private Rural Farmstay
Private Rural Farmst...
FARMSTAY | HIKING | STAR GAZIN...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 15 • From $50 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $333 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Farmhouse B&B
Farmhouse B&B
PRIVATE ROOM | HIKING | STAR G...
Otekaieke, Otago
Sleeps up to 10 • From $130 per night
Rural Luxury B&B - Kea Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 3 • From $169 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 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

  •  
    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
     
  •  
    Seascape was an absolute gem! We loved it. It felt very luxurious and very much Off the Beaten Track - exactly what we wanted. The surroundings and vi...

    - Marianne


    Seaside Escape
    Pōrangahau, Hawke's Bay
    COTTAGE | BEACH CLOSE BY | UNIQUE DECOR
     
  •  
    Great experience, fantastic views and friendly people. Very clean place and cosy. Highly recommend if you want a perfect place to relax and be in natu...

    - Mohadeseh


    Luxury Country Cottage
    Tirohanga, Bay Of Plenty
    COTTAGE | STARGAZING | RELAX AND REJUVENATE
     
  •  
    Everything we needed and everything promised. Easy to follow directions and great communication from owners, easy drive to explore the local towns and...

    - Adrienne


    Luxury Suite at Lake Wairarapa
    Western Lake, Wellington
    LUXURY | FARMSTAY | LAKE VIEWS
     

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