5 Beautiful Glamping Retreats in New Zealand - AFAR
"A luxury safari tent on a sprawling 1,700‑acre beef and dairy farm offers total seclusion and sweeping green‑hill views, sleeping two (or up to four with a pullout sofa) and treating guests to thoughtful extras like a welcome kit with s'mores fixings and eco‑friendly toiletries and an enormous en suite bathroom with robes and his‑and‑hers sinks. Campfire cooking is made easy with an outdoor pizza oven, fire pit, and a separate covered kitchen stocked with fresh bread, organic eggs, and herbs, while side‑by‑side outdoor cast‑iron soaking tubs deliver 360‑degree views of the surrounding hills; the property sits near the glowworm caves." - Tracy Ziemer
We stayed 26 & 27 May. What a fabulous experience. The location, the view, the luxurious glamping tent was next level comfort (even in a raging storm). We feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to stay. The track to the actual tent is not for the faint hearted. It's a steep 100-meter walking track from the car (which must be 4 wheel or all-wheel drive, the gravel driveway access is steep in spots). This all makes the awesome location even more special. We loved it.
Anthony Baj
Google
Easily the best accomodation I’ve experienced world wide. A spectacle outlook, hot tub in the rain was amazing. Beds super comfy, fireplace warmed us up nicely. The provision of lots of essential food items and treats was appreciated. A truly remarkable place I cannot recommend highly enough
Binh Vee
Google
Beautiful glamping site where you can enjoy the sunrise and marvel at the sunset! You can also see the stars at night. Quiet and peaceful, though you can sometimes hear the cars on a nearby road. The bed was comfy and everything was clean and well maintained. One of our best stays in New Zealand.
Ursula Buckingham
Google
The location of Wild Canvas gave spectacular views! Unlike many other glamping experiences this site was warm, without putting the heaters on. We stayed here after completing the Timber Trail and was well worth. Would definitely recommend and go back. Thank you.
Kerryn Butler
Google
Could not rate our experience at the luxurious Pohutukawa Tent more highly. Our group of 3 adults and 3 teenage boys were all blown away. The most unbelievable 360 views, the quality of the home/tent and its furnishings and the facilities - pizza oven, bbq, fire pit, hot tub were all well utilised. An unforgettable treat!
Ken Knight
Google
Where to start? This is a must do experience and Emily and Bens vision has turned a working farm into a world class glamping spot right here in the heart of the King Country.
They have executed everything with precision and excellence and have raised the bar on how to do glamping. All the little touches and everything so tastefully done. The 360 views are incredible!
Some great conversations and memories were created over dinner with the yummiest food! 100% recommend the gourmet dinner- the salads and meat were delicious and loved looking up at the stars from the hot tub and the ambiance of the fire - they have thoughtfully considered everything and would give them 6 stars 🤣 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sam Speer
Google
Unreal. My wife and I weren’t sure if we’d like ‘glamping’, but this ended up being our favorite stay in New Zealand—by far! Gorgeous views, perfect amenities, immaculate maintenance. If you’re on the fence, trust us: it really is this good.
Melissa Lovell
Google
Fantastic experience - wish we had stayed longer! Immaculate tent, amazing location. The food was delicious, and we also had massages which were amazing. Stunning location, so peaceful.