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
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
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 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 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


A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Luxury Historic Cottage
Luxury Historic Cott...
LUXURY | FISHING | FARM TOURS
Coldstream, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $395 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
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $875 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
Cosy Worker's Cottage
Cosy Worker's Cottag...
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY | TR...
Waihi, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $187 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 Lodge (Up to 10 Guests)
Countryside Lodge (U...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 10 • From $1,200 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.


Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
From $287 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
Fiordland Alpaca Cottage
Fiordland Alpaca Cot...
COTTAGE | MEET THE ANIMALS | N...
Manapouri, Southland
From $270 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
Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
Authentic Log Cabin ...
LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEAC...
Milton, Otago
From $445 per night
Sleeps up to 6
Quirky Shepherd's Hut
Quirky Shepherd's Hu...
GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARM...
Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
From $177 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
Private Escape (4 guests)
Private Escape (4 gu...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $875 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.


Off the Grid Eco Lodge
Off the Grid Eco Lod...
GUEST HOUSE | OFF THE GRID | W...
Glorit, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $280 per night
Stubbs Farm Cottage
Stubbs Farm Cottage
COTTAGE | ECO-FRIENDLY | FARMS...
Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,500 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
Blue Water Hideaway
Blue Water Hideaway
PRIVATE ROOM | LUXURY | OFF TH...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
PRIVATE ROOM | STAR GAZING | B...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $85 per night
Farmstay Lodge
Farmstay Lodge
LODGE | BEAUTIFUL BUSH WALKS |...
Marokopa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $75 per night
Rocky River Farm House
Rocky River Farm Hou...
GUEST HOUSE | NATURE WALKS | H...
Te Karaka, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 8 • From $180 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.


Valhalla North
Valhalla North
LUXURY | PRIVATE | DOG FRIENDL...
Kerikeri, Northland
Sleeps up to 8 • From $650 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 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
Farm Adventure Quarters
Farm Adventure Quart...
COTTAGE | FARMVIEWS | RURAL EX...
Tiniroto, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $333 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
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Our recent reviews

  •  
    A stunning place to stay, it's always been a dream to stay in a log cabin and this doesn't disappoint! We love the philosophy behind the building and ...

    - Andrew


    Authentic Log Cabin Hideaway
    Milton, Otago
    LUXURY | WALKING TRACKS | PEACEFUL ESCAPE
     
  •  
    Perfect place to stay, particularly as we were provided so well with its history. Peaceful, and having the sheep placidly grazing nearby as we sat on...

    - Dianne


    Boutique Stone Cottage Near Rail Trail
    Middlemarch, Otago
    COTTAGE | CYCLING TRACKS | FARM TOUR
     
  •  
    Great, gracious hosts, very welcoming, had a great time relaxing, unwinding, a little piece of heaven on Earth. Rewa hut is a beautiful slice of NZ ...

    - Justine


    Rewa Hut
    Okoki, Taranaki
    HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Had everything I wanted and more. So many beautiful little details. Immediately felt very comfortable and relaxed. My idea of perfect. Above and beyon...

    - Tess


    Quirky Shepherd's Hut
    Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
    GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARMSTAY
     

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