The Best Unique Stays in New Zealand

The Lindis Pods

Cradled within the vast expanse of the Ahuriri Valley, The Lindis Pods rest gently against the landscape, mirroring the serenity of their alpine surroundings. Each pod feels hidden from the world, offering an experience defined by silence, stillness, and profound connection with nature.

Inside the pods, refined minimalism meets quiet luxury, where floor-to-ceiling glass draws the outside world inward. From the warmth of the bed or the deep outdoor bath, guests can watch the light shift across the mountains and the night sky unfold above, feeling both small and infinite within the untouched wilderness of Ahuriri Valley.

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“Meticulously designed with double glazed mirrored glass walls on three sides and a gloriously efficient 18m² footprint, these luxuriously heated and totally private pods allow our guests to experience our ever-changing environment in its most nuanced forms.”

- The Lindis Group

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Pipinui Point

Set high on a windswept cliff overlooking Wellington’s dramatic south coast, with uninterrupted views across Cook Strait and the distant silhouette of the South Island, Pipinui Point feels like the edge of the world. The escape inspires connection to nature drawing its beauty from the contrast between the raw, untamed energy of the sea and the calm, contemporary design of the home itself.

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Inside, the space is warm, understated, and quietly luxurious. Every detail feels intentional, from the soft linens and natural timbers to the gentle glow of the fireplace that fills the room with comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the landscape inward, creating a constant dialogue between the wild coast and the intimacy of the interior. Whether soaking in the outdoor bath beneath a blanket of stars or watching a southerly roll in from the horizon, guests experience a rare sense of solitude and serenity. Pipinui Point is a place for renewal, for deep stillness, and for rediscovering the beauty of simplicity.

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Ata Rangi Mountain View Chalet

Sitting high above the hills of Kaikōura, the Mountain View Chalet offers a peaceful hideaway with room for up to four guests across two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The setting looks out across the beautiful Kaikōura mountain range, and the distant Pacific Ocean, creating a sense of openness and calm that immediately slows pace of life.

The living space is centred around a comfortable modern lounge. Large doors open onto a generous deck that catches the afternoon sun and draws your attention outward to the dramatic scenery. The private spa pools and sauna add a restorative touch, inviting long evenings under the sky with nothing but quiet and fresh mountain air around you. Surrounded by beautiful native bush, guests can wander walking trails, take bikes out across the property, or simply sit back and enjoy the privacy and gentle stillness of this elevated escape.

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Milford Sound Lodge Riverside Chalet

Situated beside the glacier-fed Cleddau River and immersed in the heart of the wilderness of Milford Sound, the Luxury Riverside Chalet offers a serene adults-only retreat with just six private chalets. Newly renovated in winter 2025, each chalet includes a private outdoor bath, a riverside deck with lounge furniture and designer-timber interiors that balance luxury and nature. This is the only accommodation located in the heart of Milford Sound. It is the perfect base to experience the true beauty of Fiordland National Park and feel fully immersed in one of the most dramatic landscapes in New Zealand.

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