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
BOOK 3 PAY 2
Beachfront Bliss - Driftwood Room
Beachfront Bliss - D...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 3 • From $405 per night
TWO NIGHT SPECIAL
Kotare's Ensuite Guest Room
Kotare's Ensuite Gue...
BED AND BREAKFAST | ACCESSIBLE...
Geraldine Downs, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $325 per night
BOOK 3 PAY 2
Breakwater Room
Breakwater Room
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $385 per night
BOOK 3 PAY 2
Beachfront Bliss - Sunset Room
Beachfront Bliss - S...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $405 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
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Unwind in Comfort
Unwind in Comfort
FARMSTAY | UNPLUG | AUTHENTIC ...
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


Modern Shearer's Cottage
Modern Shearer's Cot...
CABIN | STYLISH RETREAT | FAMI...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 4 • From $325 per night
Countryside Family Guest House
Countryside Family G...
GUEST HOUSE | MOUNTAIN BIKE | ...
Pirongia, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $160 per night
Hideaway Cottage & Pod
Hideaway Cottage & P...
COTTAGE | MOUNTAIN BIKING | WA...
Tikitere, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 4 • From $240 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 7 • From $175 per night
The Dower House
The Dower House
LUXURY | LUXURY STAY | BOUTIQU...
Ashburton, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 4 • From $300 per night
Serene Kaimai Retreat
Serene Kaimai Retrea...
GUEST HOUSE | ANIMALS | PEACE ...
Katikati, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 6 • From $150 per night
House With No Nails - Whole House
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,000 per night
Peace and Quiet Hut  (up to 4 Guests)
Peace and Quiet Hut ...
HUT | GOLD PANNING | PETS WELC...
Wakamarina, Marlborough
Sleeps up to 4 • From $70 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.


Rewa Hut
Rewa Hut
HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | ...
Okoki, Taranaki
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Spacious Garden Retreat
Spacious Garden Retr...
BED AND BREAKFAST | GARDEN VIE...
Hamurana, Bay Of Plenty
From $250 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Antique Garden View
Antique Garden View
BED AND BREAKFAST | GARDEN VIE...
Hamurana, Bay Of Plenty
From $200 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Birdsong Haven
Birdsong Haven
BED AND BREAKFAST | RELAXATION...
Hamurana, Bay Of Plenty
From $250 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 12
House With No Nails - Loft
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
From $180 per night
Sleeps up to 3
Quirky Shepherd's Hut
Quirky Shepherd's Hu...
GLAMPING | CYCLE TRACKS | FARM...
Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua
From $155 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $280 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.


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
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
PRIVATE ROOM | DIGITAL DETOX |...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $270 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
Peace and Quiet Hut  (up to 3 Guests)
Peace and Quiet Hut ...
HUT | GOLD PANNING | PETS WELC...
Wakamarina, Marlborough
Sleeps up to 3 • From $50 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $110 per night
Idyllic Lodge Retreat
Idyllic Lodge Retrea...
LODGE | LARGE GROUPS | FAMILY ...
Hope, Tasman
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,300 per night
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $345 per night
Off the Grid Eco Lodge
Off the Grid Eco Lod...
LODGE | OFF THE GRID | WALKING...
Glorit, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 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.


Kohutu Dairy Farm [Park Site]
Kohutu Dairy Farm [P...
CAMPING | ANIMAL ENCOUNTER | F...
Manakau, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 8 • From $29 per night
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
Cosy Te Miro Cottage
COTTAGE | FAMILY FRIENDLY OR R...
Te Miro, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $220 per night
Sunny Spacious Dorms
Sunny Spacious Dorms
DORMITORY | STAR GAZING | BIRD...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 4 • From $33 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
Mist in the Valleys [Camp & Sleeper Car Sites]
Mist in the Valleys ...
CAMPING | NATIVE FOREST | BEAC...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 11 • From $18 per night
Cosy Cottage Off the Grid
Cosy Cottage Off the...
CABIN | OFF THE GRID - NO POWE...
Aongatete, Bay Of Plenty
Sleeps up to 4 • From $190 per night
Peace and Quiet Hut  (up to 6 Guests)
Peace and Quiet Hut ...
HUT | GOLD PANNING | PETS WELC...
Wakamarina, Marlborough
Sleeps up to 6 • From $90 per night
A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
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Our recent reviews

  •  
    A quite delightful stay. The place was stunning and we were blessed with great weather which added to our enjoyment

    - Dean



    Table Hill Hut
    Owaka, Otago
    CABIN | RELAX IN LUXURY | SCENIC BUSHWALKS
     
  •  
    What an awesome retreat! We chose not to utilise the wifi and had two lovely relaxing days and nights off the grid. Robyn and Paul have thought of eve...

    - Flo



    Rewa Hut
    Okoki, Taranaki
    HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Waterfall Mountain Glamping is one of those hidden gems. The location and immediate environment is what one experiences when at one with nature. Defin...

    - Gordon & Lynn



    Luxury Waterfall & Native Bush Glamping
    Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
    LUXURY | WAKE UP TO BIRD SONG | RELAX IN THE OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Loved this place! Highly recommended stay, the little treasure hunt was a nice surprise. Thanks

    - Jesse



    Te Awa Glamping
    Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
    LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAMPER INCLUDED
     

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