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Kiwi Magic – Unusual Places to Stay in New Zealand

29 May 2020

You might be forgiven for thinking that the grand, naturally awe-inspiring New Zealand landscapes speak so well for themselves, that there’d be no need to waste time and energy on crafting an ‘unusual’ retreat.  

This is prime Lord of the Rings country, after all!

Yet with creative escapes that include glinting glass pods, a hand-built ‘spaceship’, and reconditioned grain silos (yes, really), it won’t just be the amazing scenery that sparks your senses.

(There may even be a Hobbit ‘hotel’ or two to choose from – and who could possibly resist acting out the role of Bilbo Baggins in such a deliciously authentic setting?)

Author: Nina Jervis
Main Image: Kahutara PurePod | Kaikoura

SiloStay

Little River, Canterbury, New Zealand
Uniquely innovative, eco-friendly accommodation set within New Zealand's Banks Peninsula...that truly goes against the grain!
Bedrooms:
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per silo
From
£100 / night

The Boot

Tasman, Nelson, New Zealand
You've heard of the old woman who lived in a shoe, but have you ever actually imagined life in a fabulous piece of footwear? Wonder no longer at The Boot, a fairytale B&B on New Zealand's South Island!
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£170 / night

Hapuku Lodge

Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand
Dreamlike comfort and outstanding views await you in this eco-friendly Kiwi paradise, featuring a lodge and treehouses set on the dramatic coastline of Kaikoura.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£450 / night

Pohue PurePod

Port Levy, Canterbury, New Zealand
Luxuriate in a uniquely secluded and immersive PurePod experience in the midst of the captivating New Zealand landscape.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£330 / night

The Flying Fox

Matahiwi, Manawatu, New Zealand
An interesting and quirky range of eco-friendly accommodation, set on the banks of New Zealand's Whanganui River.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£31 / night

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