It took the owners of PurePods eight years to develop and build the first 20-square-metre glass tiny house. The part that took the longest? Determining how the technology would run inconspicuously through the home. Because PurePods aren’t your typical tiny houses. Instead, they’re cabins made entirely of glass. Glass walls, a glass ceiling and even clear, glass-like furniture. “The concept...
These six isolated cabins (pictured above) are spread across a large swathe of South Island, each one offering something slightly different, whether it's whale-watching in the Kaikōura region or wine-tasting in Waipara. Common to all, however, are the sweeping landscapes - of mountains, pastures, sea and sky - brought to the fore by floor to ceiling windows (and total lack of distracting modern features...
New Zealand is known for its gorgeous scenery, Lord of the Rings inspired rolling hills, tranquil atmosphere, and friendly people. With all this in mind, New Zealand is one of the world’s best hot spots for getaways… including a honeymoon! Honeymooning whilst reducing your footprint, can be difficult. But with New Zealand’s ‘clean green’ mantra, the country offers a huge variety of...
Following the successful launch of the latest all glass room by PurePod, travel experts at New Zealand In Depth have launched a new itinerary to allow guest to see New Zealand’s South Island across a week-long pod hoping itinerary. The PurePod concept was first launched in 2014 when architect and visionary, Grant Ryan designed an all glass room allowing guests to stay overnight with...
Humans’ stress response reduces just moments after entering a green space, and the term ‘biophilia’ isdefined as the inherent human inclination to affiliate with nature. Glass eco-cabins PurePods are theessence of biophilic design, incorporating natural materials, natural light, vegetation, nature and viewsand other experiences of the natural world into a minimalist luxury cabin. A sojourn in a...
Spring has sprung in New Zealand. Newborn lambs are frolicking, buds are bursting and the roadsides are filling fast with brightly-coloured daffodils. Still a bit too chilly for full-blown summer camping, now’s the season to test the waters with a bit of Glass-box glamping. And where better to do it than Kaikoura, in New Zealand’s South Island, where there’s a 20-square metre glass hut positioned...
An architecturally astounding, off-grid experience that will teach you what it means to unwind in style. It's a strange moment when you realise that you've never seen a shooting star. Perhaps not surprising though - I've been a city dweller my whole life and camping hasn't always been my forte, having done it only once. In Ireland. In autumn. In the pouring rain. But that all changed on my first night in...
The sense of southern exposure was surprisingly thrilling. I'd been a bit dubious about the idea of spending a night in a cabin made almost entirely of glass: who knew what weirdos could be lurking in the thick bush that surrounds it? The trip from Christchurch did little to quell my fears: a 45-minute drive along long, lonely country roads followed by a steep climb into cloud-covered mountains and a...
A week ago we revealed one of the most magically epic experiences in the world—sleeping in an inflatable bubble in the middle of the Icelandic wilderness. It was only natural that it would tickle your travel bug. But…what if we told you there was something equally as epic and right here on our very own doorstep?Come closer…and we’ll reveal all! Here in good ol’ New Zealand you can have an...
PurePods – An Unforgettable and Unique Experience 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...