PurePods offers a collection of 16 luxury off-grid glass cabins located in some of the most spectacular and secluded landscapes across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each PurePod is designed to provide a unique experience of total privacy, nature immersion, and sustainable luxury, allowing guests to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with the natural world. Built almost entirely from glass, including the walls, roof, and floor, PurePods create a feeling of being fully surrounded by nature while enjoying the comfort of a warm, beautifully designed cabin. Guests can fall asleep beneath star-filled skies, wake to sweeping landscapes, and experience New Zealand’s native birdlife and changing weather from the comfort of their private retreat. Sustainability sits at the heart of the PurePods philosophy. Each cabin is completely off-grid, powered by solar energy and designed to minimise environmental impact while maintaining modern comfort. PurePods partners with landowners who share a commitment to conservation, helping restore native bush, protect biodiversity, and preserve the natural beauty of the surrounding land. Whether perched above coastal cliffs, hidden within native forest, or overlooking vineyards and mountain ranges, every PurePod offers a private escape where guests can slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the magic of pure New Zealand nature.

Haurapa PurePod is a secluded, off-grid glass cabin designed for privacy and immersion in the surrounding landscape. Located in Central Otago, this adults-only retreat offers a calm, restorative escape, with wide-open views of rugged mountains and expansive skies from its thoughtfully designed glass space. Its low-impact design pairs sustainability with modern comfort. Perched above the countryside near Cromwell, the cabin looks out across rocky terrain toward the Pisa Range. Open valleys and alpine backdrops shift with the seasons, creating a striking and ever-changing setting. The elevated position enhances the sense of quiet and remoteness, inviting guests to fully settle into the landscape. As night falls, the clear Central Otago skies offer exceptional stargazing. With no neighbouring accommodation nearby, it’s an ideal retreat for couples seeking stillness, space, and dramatic mountain views. Located near Cromwell, about one hour from Queenstown. Guests drive through the Kawarau Gorge before parking at the designated area. A 700-metre uphill walk along historic gold-mining pathways leads to the pod (~317 m above sea level) with expansive views. Guests should be comfortable walking uphill with a small backpack. Arriving before dark is recommended.

Cromwell offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery, fine food, and outdoor adventures. Surrounded by award-winning wineries like Mt Difficulty Wines and Akarua Wines, the region invites you to enjoy cellar door tastings and tours. Explore scenic walks and hikes, including the Lake Dunstan Trail and Cairnmuir Hill Track, easily accessible from your PurePod without needing to hop back in the car. For a unique experience, Haurapa PurePod offers e-bike hire to help you discover the rugged beauty of Central Otago. For those staying a few days, the Clutha River Heritage Cruise is another wonderful way to enjoy the region’s beauty. Whether you’re after adventure or tranquillity, Cromwell has it all.