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[…]
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,[…]
The sense of 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[…]
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[…]
PurePods – An Unforgettable and Unique Experience Looking for something completely out of the ordinary for your next getaway? Something that is unique 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[…]
They say those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Neither should those who sleep in PurePods. That’s because a PurePod is essentially a cabin, made entirely of glass. Over the past few years, four PurePods have been built on the South Island, each on their own exclusive property.[…]
Let me whisk you all the way back to New Zealand for a second. And yep, I promise it will be worth it. A wee while ago now (longer than I’d care to admit!) we spent a magical few days in the Kahutara PurePod. I’m pretty open about my obsession[…]
A stay at these all-glass cabins on the outskirts of Kaikoura is to step into a magical realm where the world is reframed and time works in mysterious ways. It was just gone midnight. A thunderous roar ringing in her ears, Angela Blunt gripped the doorway and tried to spot[…]
For a life-enhancing experience unlike any other, New Zealand now offers a wilderness retreat that will leave visitors spellbound. Tucked away in secluded pockets of paradise, a PurePod is much more just than a special place to stay. Imagine an abode so still and beautiful, where it’s quiet, private and[…]
By Alastair Paulin, Avenues Magazine Leave the trappings of civilisation behind, relax and drink wine – that’s the mantra at Canterbury’s latest glass pod in the Waipara Valley. We left the city behind, we left the kids behind, and – as it was midweek – we even left work behind.[…]