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Secluded glass PurePods offer unbroken views of spectacular New Zealand wilderness

Secluded glass PurePods offer unbroken views of spectacular New Zealand wilderness
The Pōhue PurePod
The Pōhue PurePod
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
The Pōhue PurePod
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The Pōhue PurePod
BBQ at the Pōhue PurePod
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BBQ at the Pōhue PurePod
Kitchenette inside the Pōhue PurePod
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Kitchenette inside the Pōhue PurePod
View from the decking of the Pōhue PurePod
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View from the decking of the Pōhue PurePod
The Pōhue PurePod at night
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The Pōhue PurePod at night
Glass floor of the Pōhue PurePod
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Glass floor of the Pōhue PurePod
View from bed inside the Pōhue PurePod
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View from bed inside the Pōhue PurePod
Shower time at the Pōhue PurePod
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Shower time at the Pōhue PurePod
The Pōhue PurePod
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The Pōhue PurePod
Scenery around the Pōhue PurePod
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Scenery around the Pōhue PurePod
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
View from the Korimako PurePod
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View from the Korimako PurePod
Eating area inside the Korimako PurePod
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Eating area inside the Korimako PurePod
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
Korimako PurePod
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Korimako PurePod
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
Shower inside the Greystone PurePod
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Shower inside the Greystone PurePod
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
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A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
The Greystone PurePod
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The Greystone PurePod
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
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A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
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A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
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A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
The Manakau PurePod
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The Manakau PurePod
Eating area inside the Kahutara PurePod
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Eating area inside the Kahutara PurePod
A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
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A night for two at one of New Zealand's PurePods is priced at NZD$590 (US$400)
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
View from the bed inside the Kahutara PurePod
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View from the bed inside the Kahutara PurePod
All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
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All PurePods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
Inside the Kahutara PurePod
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Inside the Kahutara PurePod
There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
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There’s no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and the glass PurePods planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
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All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
The Kahutara PurePod
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The Kahutara PurePod
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There's no denying that New Zealand boasts some magnificent scenery, and glass cabins planted right in the midst of it all might be one of the best ways to appreciate it. Scattered around the country's famed southern island, these off-grid PurePods offer remote getaways with opportunity to explore, along with glamping-like comforts and uninterrupted views when it comes time to put the feet up.

There are a total of six PurePods that offer immersive stays in the New Zealand wilderness, all located far away from busy towns and cities. In fact, the company says that no humans will be visible from the pods, meaning that everything within eyesight is the guests' alone to enjoy.

View from the bed inside the Kahutara PurePod
View from the bed inside the Kahutara PurePod

All pods are accessible by car, but not without a 10 or 20 minute walk from the parking area through the surrounding environment of bush, hills and paddocks. The PurePods are equipped with a queen bed, kitchenette with a cooktop, outdoor bbq, shower and bio-fueled heating systems.

The eco-cabins are solar-powered and there is no Wi-Fi, which is a quite deliberate move to encourage guests to make the most of their getaway. Aiding this is the fact that all the floors, ceiling and three walls are made from glass, along with large sliding doors and decking, to offer expansive and uninterrupted views of the landscape.

All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings
All PurePods feature glass walls, floors and ceilings

Visitors can make use of the minimal light pollution by using a provided telescope to stargaze at night, with a map also included to guide those unfamiliar with the night sky. Though guests are encouraged to leave them open, the isolated pods do also feature blinds should privacy be a concern.

The six pods offer slightly different settings for guests to lose themselves in. Two are situated 20 minutes inland from the coastal town of Kaikoura with stunning views of the nearby mountain range. The other pods are all located within 90 minutes of Christchurch, the largest city on the southern island.

The Greystone PurePod
The Greystone PurePod

Some offer sea views and some offer spectacular sunrises. One is nestled right in amongst the bush buzzing with native bird life and another sits above an organic winery with views of the valley below. All pods also offer the option of a dinner and breakfast package for two made with local fresh produce, which comes at a cost of NZ$149 (US$100).

The accommodation itself is priced at NZ$590 (US$400) per night for two people. Although there are only six pods to choose from now, the company hopes to set up more in the future. You can check out the short promo video below, or head through to the photo gallery for a peek at these spectacular holiday destinations.

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piperTom
Pictures #22 and #23 show a satellite receiver; WTF?
Kiwi Pete
No mention of a toilet?
We will certainly stay in one of these one day, this coming summer I hope.
CAVUMark
Too pure for this little fishy.
ljaques
Absolutely gorgeous scenery. I'm sure that exhibitionists would love the pods. And I wonder if the owners make any kickbacks from gangstas who film the people staying in them, since there was no mention of privacy screens, drapes, or other sun and peeper blocking measures.
They're awfully proud of these things if they can ask $400 per night. This little fishy stays home, too.