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Property Details

Type: Luxury Lodge

Summary: A glass eco-cabin that immerses you in New Zealand’s nature

Feature: Private experience of the Seaward Kaikōura Mountain Range

Rooms: 1

Location: New Zealand

Nearest airport: Christchurch International Airport

Luxury Holidays At Manakau PurePod

Situated in the breathtaking landscape of Kaikōura in New Zealand, the Manakau PurePod offers a unique and immersive travel experience like no other. Taking you into in the heart of nature, this innovative concept combines luxury with sustainability, allowing guests to fully appreciate the stunning surroundings of the Seaward Kaikōura range and Manakau mountain while enjoying modern comforts.

The Manakau PurePod is a glass eco-cabin that provides an uninterrupted panoramic view of the enviable New Zealand countryside. With its remote location, it offers privacy and tranquillity, allowing guests to disconnect from everyday life. Inside the PurePod, you will find a luxurious space with an enchanting ambience, filled with thoughtful furnishings. And at night, the glass eco-cabin promises the chance to marvel at the brilliance of the clear sky.

Why Manakau PurePod is so special...

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Adult-Only

This ultra-secluded escape is a truly breathtaking experience of New Zealand’s natural beauty. Only available to guests of 18 years and older, Manakau PurePod is a haven amongst pristine surroundings, where you can revel in the tranquility of immense privacy. With no distractions, immerse yourselves in each other's company, sip wine on the deck and reconnect nature.

Adventure Travel

Manakau PurePod is an eco-friendly retreat that offers an exhilarating escape for adventure enthusiasts. With the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range as your playground, embark on epic hikes, challenging climbs and thrilling nature expeditions. You can immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the surrounding wilderness during your stay by exploring the rugged trails or by simply appreciating the vastness of your surroundings.

Lakes & Mountains

Nestled amidst the breathtaking mountains of Manakau, the Manakau PurePod offers a truly captivating retreat in the heart of New Zealand's natural beauty. Surrounded by the grandeur of the Seaward Kaikoura range and an awe-inspiring vastness, this eco-friendly accommodation provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes. From the comfort of your Manakau PurePod, gaze in awe at towering Mount Fyffe and the mighty Manakau mountain that stands at over 2600 meters. Let the remarkable mountain vistas inspire a sense of serenity and wonder as you disconnect from the outside world and embrace the immensity of New Zealand’s Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Range.

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New Zealand Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Capital

Wellington

Language

Time Difference

Currency

New Zealand Dollar

Voltage

230v

Climate

The climate is the opposite of that in the Northern Hemisphere, making New Zealand’s warmer months from October to April and cooler months from May to September. Its climate is generally mild, benefitting from long hours of sunshine.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways and Qantas from London Heathrow to Auckland and Christchurch (via Singapore or Dubai and Sydney or Melbourne); Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow and Manchester (via Singapore); Air New Zealand from London Heathrow (via Hong Kong or Los Angeles). Flights with Emirates (via Dubai) from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Christchurch: 25 hours, 40 minutes.

Wildlife

Kaikoura’s unique submarine landscapes are home to resident Sperm Whales and dolphins. At other times, you can spot Orcas and Humpback Whales. The Hauraki Gulf near Auckland is home to rare marine-life, such as the endangered Bryde’s Whale. Watch them whoosh out of the water – a spectacular sight to see. Other creatures include the flightless Kiwi Bird, sea lions, Fur Seals and three kinds of penguins: the Korora (Little Blue Penguin), the hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin) and the Fiordland Crested Penguin, an extremely rare bird that builds nests in lush rainforest. Top wildlife-spotting locations include Marlborough Sounds, Stewart Island and the Otago Peninsula.

Outdoor Adventure

Compared with many other destinations, New Zealand has a delightfully remote feel and its eye-popping scenery makes a dramatic natural backdrop for non-stop outdoor fun. Take the area around Queenstown on South Island, best known as the ‘Adventure Capital’, where heart-racing thrills range from jet-boating to bungy-jumping and other dare-devil pursuits include sky diving, off-road driving, caving, zip-lining, rafting, canyoning, heli-skiing and zorbing.

Walking & Hiking

One of the best ways to really get to know this beautiful country is on foot, so if hiking is your thing (or ‘tramping’, as the locals call it), don’t forget to pack a pair of sturdy boots. There are heaps of routes to choose from, whether you fancy a leisurely amble along the meandering coastline or tackling one of the nine ‘Great Walks’. Regions picked for their staggeringly beautiful settings include Northland and Bay of Islands, Tongario National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Canterbury, Wanaka and Queenstown.

Golf

Over 400 courses carpet New Zealand’s shores, fourteen of which have been graded with the exclusive ‘Marquee’ category. These emerald-green beauties offer challenging play amid some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, their fairways carved in the valleys of cloud-topped peaks and alongside breath-taking coastline. Big names include North Island’s Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, as well as South Island’s Jack’s Point, The Hills and Millbrook Resort.

Other Landsports

New Zealand is criss-crossed with cycling paths and some seriously testing mountain-bike trails, promising outdoor fun in ever-changing scenery. Another hugely popular pursuit is fly-fishing – in fact, the country is possibly the best wild trout fishery on the planet, with anglers flocking from near and far to hook trophy fish. Our tip is to book a private fly-fishing trip by helicopter and find that dream isolated spot to fish in trout-laden waters.

Skiing

Imagine skiing on an active volcano! It’s possible on Mt. Ruapehu, North Island’s biggest ski area. On South Island, meanwhile, there are three main regions to choose from – Christchurch and Canterbury, Queenstown and Wanaka or Mount Cook Mackenzie, all offering terrific ski schools and stunning Alpine scenery.

Watersports

Canoeing, kayaking, sailing, cruising, diving, snorkelling, surfing and windsurfing – New Zealand’s North Island and South Island are ringed with thousands of miles of coastline, making it a paradise for water-based activities. There are lakes and rivers, too, which means there’s even more opportunities for watersports fun. For a true taste of luxury, a sail around the Bay of Islands aboard a sleek yacht is hard to beat.

Maori Culture

The Māori landed on New Zealand’s shores over 1,000 years ago and today makes up 14% of the local population. As you travel across New Zealand, particularly on North Island, you’ll witness the language and intriguing traditions and culture of this unique race. Look out for organised tours to their tribal meeting grounds (or ‘Marae’) in and around Northland, Auckland, Rotorua and Canterbury, where you’ll enjoy ‘hangi’ feasts and feet-stamping, plus tongue-wagging performances of the ‘haka’ war dance, internationally made famous by rugby champions, the All Blacks.

Food & Drink

New Zealand’s cool climate vineyards produce premium-quality pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs. Tour the wineries of North Island’s Hawke’s Bay or South Island’s Marlborough region, both famous for award-winning vineyards and restaurants. Following in their tracks are craft breweries and coffee shops, so you can pair your favourite tipple with new-world culinary classics. Expect sensational seafood, sweet, melt-in-the-mouth, lamb and fabulous seasonal fare at farmers’ markets. Follow our gourmet trail from top to toe and let your tastebuds drool over New Zealand’s rich pickings, including the areas of Northland, Hawke’s Bay and Wellington on North Island; Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, Kaikoura and Central Otago on South Island.

Middle Earth

Thanks to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit Trilogy’, New Zealand is often called the ‘Home of Middle Earth’. Over 150 locations across the country were used during filming and fans can trace the steps of elves, wizards and other mythical characters. Enjoy a whimsical tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and peak through the big round doors of the Hobbit-holes. Just for a while, you’re right there in Middle Earth, having your own fantasy adventure with Frodo and Bilbo. A must for J.R.R. Tolkien fans of all ages!

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