These stays are built for the early risers, the trail wanderers, the mountain-road drivers, and the ones who pack walking boots before anything else. The Adventure Basecamps collection includes lodges, cabins, and comfort-first retreats that sit close to the land — and even closer to the action.

Featured Outdoor & Nature Stays

Each stay on this list offers more than just proximity to New Zealand’s best outdoor regions — they give you the space to return to, recharge in, and look out from.

  • Sustainable, design-led base at the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park
  • Short walk to rivers, tracks, and kayaking routes
  • Built with recycled materials and solar power
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  • Minutes from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Quiet lodge with hearty breakfasts and mountain views
  • Bookable shuttles and local guiding options
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  • High-country isolation with architectural flair
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass looking onto the Ahuriri River
  • Activities include fly fishing, hiking, and stargazing
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  • Eco-lodges and tree houses in native bush
  • Walkable access to glacier tracks and thermal pools
  • On-site spa and communal spaces
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  • Affordable, clean base near Doubtful Sound
  • Direct lake views and easy access to kayaking and cruises
  • Good for early departures and late returns
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  • Private villas near cycling trails and surf beaches
  • Great weekend base with outdoor gear storage
  • Wine, food, and nature all in easy reach
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  • Working high-country station with private accommodation
  • Access to tramping, fly fishing, and 4WD routes
  • Remote, no service, full reset
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Underhill Valley – Waikato

Price Per Night: $280 NZD

  • Off-grid hillside cabin with natural features
  • Close to glow worm caves, waterfalls, and biking trails
  • No Wi-Fi, no noise, no hurry
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