Home away from home: Last minute local getaways

by Metropol | December 17, 2025 8:33 am

Didn’t get around to booking a holiday home? Or have you only just decided you need a change of scene over the holidays? No problem…

It’s the ‘avocado conundrum’ of holiday planning. For months, you have loads of time to book somewhere to stay over the Christmas break, until suddenly it’s all too late. Don’t panic. Booking a last-minute holiday can be a great way to find amazing places that you might have otherwise missed. Here’s our steer for a spontaneous and memorable escape from Kiwi-owned holiday websites.

Canopy Camping Escapes:
Started by two friends on the Kapiti Coast, Canopy Camping Escapes brings you a handpicked collection of special places around Aotearoa of the glamping kind, all lovely, and waiting to be discovered. canopycamping.co.nz

Off the Beaten Track:
Aiming to unearth undiscovered gems, Off the Beaten Track offers a portfolio of gorgeous, handpicked rural properties. The best bit is, you won’t find any of them on a main road. All places are unique, private and secluded, so head along to make unforgettable memories.
offthebeatentrack.co.nz

Bachcare:
Founded by friends in the Coromandel, Bachcare is a New Zealand-specific Kiwi bach search site with handy filters for price, area, pets allowed and much more.
bachcare.co.nz

Sotheby’s New Zealand
Money no object? After something jaw-droppingly spectacular like an architecturally designed five-bedroom villa overlooking the lake on Queenstown Hill? For something truly luxurious, search through the New Zealand luxury rentals on Sotheby’s Aotearoa site.
nzsothebysrealty.com/luxury-rentals

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