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Be enveloped in the calm, the untouched, and the wild, and let your senses reach out and connect with the land, the wildlife and with each other. This is what a Pure New Zealand experience in a PurePod offers all those that seek it.

PurePods get in behind Land Rovers Support of Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey Drive We are thrilled to be partnering in Canterbury with Land Rover New Zealand and Archibalds in their support of mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan as he embarks on a journey to help change the face of mental health in Aotearoa.

The Meaning of the Stars On June 24 Aotearoa will celebrate its newest public holiday, Matariki, the Māori New Year. As was tradition, the stars guided Māori ancestors as they looked to the skies for remembrance and reflection, guidance, celebration and connection, which sustained many aspects of their lives. It's an acknowledgement of Mātauranga Māori (ancestral knowledge and wisdom) and...

With the sun setting on travel restrictions to New Zealand, who wants to come visit? With travel restrictions all but over now your choice is which PurePod will you choose?

If you are travelling north of Canterbury to stay at a PurePod, make sure you allocate some time to discover a little secret - a North Canterbury road where three award-winning wineries and a sculpture park sit within a short drive of each other. 

Brook Sabin from stuff.co.nz reviews the newest Kokomea PurePod. Let me blow your mind. There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth. From what I can see from bed – looking up through a glorious glass roof – it doesn't quite seem right. I can see, at best, only a few thousand stars. How could that be true? Well, some very clever people have figured it out. There are...

You’ve booked an overnight stay in one of our luxurious glass eco-cabin. Now it’s time to start thinking about what to take.    Comfortable backpack Our first tip is to make sure you pack everything into a comfortable backpack.  Each PurePod experience includes a 10 -15 minute walk from a secure carpark. The walk from your car sets the tone for your private overnight escape...

When it comes time to popping the big question, no doubt, you’ll be keen to create the perfect romantic and memorable occasion. At PurePods we help lots of our guests get prepared to pop the question, so we’ve put together a list of our top 3 tips to help you pull off the perfect proposal! Find the perfect location Looking for a secluded location surrounded by nature, with a touch of luxury, a...

Although there is an overwhelming temptation to do absolutely nothing at all while staying at a PurePod, for the more energetic amongst us, the Atatū and Korimako PurePods have the perfect mountain biking activities available.  Your adventure begins with a drive through Greta Valley farmland, perhaps giving way to a curious cow or two!  Once you spot your private, glass eco-cabin glinting in...

There are lots of benefits to winter; snuggling up with your special someone, enjoying your favourite red wine, skiing and gazing up at the inky-black sky full of stars and bright planets. Stargazing is wonderful anytime of the year, but in the winter, the sky is at its most clear. Stargazing reconnects you with nature, as you stare in awe of the vastness of the star-filled sky. Check out our guide...