Escape the Ordinary: Discover Hidden Kiwi Gems with Off the Beaten Track

Locally Owned, Wildly Unique – New Zealand’s Most Authentic Rural Stays. Photo by Nathan Cowley

🚪 Welcome to a Different Kind of Getaway…

In a world obsessed with speed, screens, and schedules, Off the Beaten Track invites you to unplug and truly escape. Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, this unique accommodation platform connects travellers with authentic rural stays — far from the crowds, and close to what really matters.

Whether you’re chasing the thrill of the backcountry, dreaming of a romantic hideaway, or craving a proper Kiwi family adventure, this is where the real New Zealand begins.

🏕️ More Than a Bed — It’s a Slice of Kiwi Paradise

Off the Beaten Track isn’t your average booking site. It’s a celebration of Aotearoa’s untouched beauty, connecting guests with passionate landowners who open their gates to something truly special.

Think:

🛖 Remote cabins tucked under starlit skies
🎣 Hunting and fishing havens hidden in the bush
🌿 Glamping tents beside riverbanks
🛌 Luxury eco-lodges surrounded by native forest
🐑 Working farms offering hands-on experiences

Every stay is hosted by a genuine, down-to-earth Kiwi, ready to share their land, their lifestyle, and a bit of that famous manaakitanga (hospitality).

🌄 Why Choose Off the Beaten Track?

✅ 100% New Zealand Owned & Operated
✅ Unique Stays You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
✅ Reconnect with Nature, Family, & Yourself
✅ Support Rural Communities & Local Hosts
✅ Perfect for Off-Grid Adventures or Blissful Downtime

🗣️ “You arrive looking for a break — and leave feeling refreshed and revived.”

💬 What Guests Are Saying…

💬 “It was the reset I didn’t know I needed. Waking up to birdsong and no phone signal? Bliss.”
💬 “We booked a romantic riverside glamping stay — it was like being in a postcard.”
💬 “As a family, we laughed, hiked, fished, and toasted marshmallows. Real memories.”