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.

Manakau PurePod is a secluded, off-grid glass cabin designed for privacy and total immersion in nature. Set in Kaikōura, this adults-only escape invites guests to switch off and unwind, with uninterrupted views of mountains, farmland, and native bush from a thoughtfully designed glass retreat. Its sustainable, off-grid setup combines low-impact living with modern comfort, creating a distinctive eco-luxury experience. Positioned on a quiet spur, the pod looks out across rolling farmland toward the Seaward Kaikōura Range, including Mt Fyffe and Manakau Mountain. Nearby, more than 200 acres have been restored to native kānuka forest, supporting local birdlife such as South Island robins. At night, the skies open up for exceptional stargazing, with no neighbouring accommodation in sight. Surrounded by birdsong and native bush, it’s a peaceful setting for couples seeking space, stillness, and expansive mountain views. Manakau PurePod is 20 minutes inland from Kaikōura, 2.5 hours north of Christchurch. Guests drive via rural roads to a designated parking area, then walk 10–15 minutes (approx. 900 m) along a farm track and through regenerating bush. Guests should be comfortable walking from the parking area; arriving before dark is recommended.

The Kaikōura region offers a wide array of exciting activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. From the Manakau PurePod, you can easily explore Kaikōura’s famous whale watching tours, swim with dolphins, or take a kayaking adventure along the coastline, where you can spot seals lounging near the Seal Colony. For those who love the outdoors, Kaikōura provides fantastic hiking and biking trails with stunning coastal and mountain views. But for the ultimate thrill-meets-tranquillity combo, check out our EcoZip and PurePods package. Start with a 3.5-hour EcoZip adventure, including a 4×4 farm expedition, waterfalls, and ziplines with jaw-dropping mountain-to-sea views, then unwind in total seclusion at the Manakau PurePod.