Looking for something completely out of the ordinary for your next getaway? Something that is unique experience and fun but still has all the luxury comforts of an everyday hotel?

Look no further than PurePods. A truly unforgettable New Zealand experience. The first of it’s kind in the world and environmentally friendly. The Pods are made up of entirely glass, (floors, walls and roof!) this is a rare and amazing place to stay.

There are four PurePod locations. The locations were decided with complete privacy in mind. It’s a place to getaway from it all. Unplug and unwind as you soak up the incredible scenery on offer. It’s off the grid with no internet or cell phone reception you are left to just switch off and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

We were fortunate enough to stay in the Kahutara PurePod in June located 20 minutes inland from Kaikōura. This was a refreshing trip for us. With no distractions we were able to just stop and listen to nature, relax and reflect. Upon arriving at Kahutara pod we immediately felt a sense of peace and serenity. An easy 15 minute walk is required to reach the pod. The walk takes you through gorgeous farmland, over walk way bridges and a stunning back drop of the Kaikōura Mountains Ranges, we knew we were in for an exciting experience.

At our first glance of the PurePod, the design is clearly sleek and luxurious. It appears to almost float off the ground.

Our evening was wet but the PurePod felt incredibly cozy with sufficient heating. Hearing the wind and rain gave us the impression we were right in amongst the elements, but safe and snug at the same time. Cloud cover initially only allowed us to see just a few stars, however we found this restful and relaxing. We had pre ordered the catered dinner option which came with a delicious cheese platter, it was an amazing experience in itself.

We happened to awaken during the night to breath taking views. The cloud cover had magically began to clear and the stars were dazzling from the roof above us. Looking directly out in front of us, we could see the bold and beautiful dark outline of the giant Kaikōura Ranges. It was a surreal moment to experience.

As the sun beamed through the glass the next morning we were greeted with an amazing sunrise. The combination of the beautiful orange sunrise peeping over the tips of the snow capped covered mountains was a delight to watch. A cup of tea in hand and a tasty breakfast, this was a superb way to start to the day and explore Kaikōura.

Book anytime during the year, rain or sunshine and you are guaranteed to have the most outstanding experience. We simply cannot recommend PurePods enough.