# The Nature Collection — Full Directory > Complete property details for Australia and New Zealand's finest secluded nature escapes. ### Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses - **Type**: Treehouse - **Location**: Kaikōura, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 3/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $895.00/night - **Best time**: October to April for whale watching and warm evenings. Winter brings snow-dusted mountains and dramatic skies — perfect for fireside evenings. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/kaikoura/hapuku-lodge-tree-houses *Five-star treehouses where the Kaikōura Ranges meet the Pacific* Elevated among the canopy of a native mānuka grove, Hapuku's tree houses stand on stilts 10 metres above the ground with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the snow-capped Seaward Kaikōura Range. Each tree house features a king bed, deep soaking tub, underfloor heating, and a private balcony. Below, the lodge offers seasonal dining sourced from the on-site olive grove and kitchen garden. Whale-watching, crayfish, and alpine walks are minutes away. **Highlights:** - 10 metres above ground in native mānuka canopy - Floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Kaikōura Ranges - On-site olive grove and kitchen garden dining - Whale watching and alpine walks minutes away --- ### Longitude 131° - **Type**: Glamping - **Location**: Red Centre, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $2200.00/night - **Best time**: April to October for mild desert days and cool nights. The winter sky is extraordinary — zero light pollution and the Milky Way overhead. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/red-centre/longitude-131 *Luxury tented pavilions with uninterrupted views of Uluru* Rising from the red desert dunes, Longitude 131° offers 16 luxury tented pavilions with floor-to-ceiling glass opening directly onto Uluru. This is all-inclusive wilderness glamping at its most refined — wake to the desert sunrise over the rock, dine under a canopy of stars, and explore Kata Tjuta with expert guides. Each tent features a king bed, fireplace, private balcony with daybed, and an ensuite with rain shower. The Dune House serves multi-course dinners paired with Australian wines. **Highlights:** - Uninterrupted views of Uluru from your bed - All-inclusive dining under a canopy of stars - Expert-guided Kata Tjuta and desert walks - 16 luxury tented pavilions on red desert dunes --- ### Nightfall Wilderness Camp - **Type**: Glamping - **Location**: Queensland, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $995.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Winter (Jun-Aug) brings crisp mornings and fireplace evenings. Summer is lush and green with warm creek swimming. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/queensland/nightfall-wilderness-camp *Luxury safari tents in ancient Gondwana rainforest* Hidden in a private valley on the edge of Lamington National Park, Nightfall is a two-tent adults-only camp where the rainforest canopy closes overhead and a creek runs past your door. Each tent is a generous open-air pavilion with a king bed, vintage copper bathtubs, a wood-burning fireplace, and a private deck. All meals — multi-course, locally sourced — are included, along with an open bar. There's no WiFi, no phone signal, and no other guests in sight. Just ancient trees, birdsong, and firelight. **Highlights:** - Two-tent adults-only camp in ancient Gondwana rainforest - Vintage copper bathtubs and wood-burning fireplaces - All-inclusive dining with open bar - No WiFi, no phone signal — total disconnection --- ### Silky Oaks Lodge - **Type**: Treehouse - **Location**: Queensland, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 3/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $1200.00/night - **Best time**: April to November for dry season warmth without the humidity. The wet season (Dec-Mar) brings dramatic storms and lush green — beautiful but humid. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/queensland/silky-oaks-lodge *Rainforest treehouses above the Mossman River in the Daintree* Suspended in the canopy of the world's oldest rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge is a collection of open-plan treehouses perched above the Mossman River. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolve the boundary between your suite and the forest. Below, the river pools invite a swim between spa treatments and long lunches on the timber deck. The Daintree stretches endlessly from your private balcony — a 130-million-year-old ecosystem that predates the Amazon. **Highlights:** - Suspended in the canopy of the world's oldest rainforest - Mossman River pools for swimming between spa treatments - 130-million-year-old Daintree ecosystem - Open-plan treehouses with floor-to-ceiling glass --- ### PurePod Pohue - **Type**: Cabin - **Location**: Banks Peninsula, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $550.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Winter nights are extraordinary for stargazing. Summer brings warm evenings and golden light over the bay. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/banks-peninsula/purepod-pohue *A glass eco-cabin on the edge of Banks Peninsula* Pohue PurePod is a transparent glass cabin perched on a hillside overlooking Port Levy Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Every wall, floor, and ceiling panel is glass — you sleep, cook, and bathe surrounded by rolling farmland and open sky. At night, the Milky Way arcs overhead with zero light pollution. There's no WiFi, no TV, and no neighbours. Just you, the landscape, and a telescope for stargazing. Off-grid solar power and composting systems make this a genuinely sustainable escape. **Highlights:** - Every surface is glass — walls, floor, and ceiling - Zero light pollution for extraordinary stargazing - Completely off-grid with solar power and composting - No WiFi, no TV, no neighbours --- ### Capella Lodge - **Type**: Lodge - **Location**: Lord Howe Island, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $1950.00/night - **Best time**: September to May for warm days and calm seas. The island is spectacular year-round, with fewer visitors in winter. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/lord-howe-island/capella-lodge *Lord Howe Island's premier luxury lodge beneath twin volcanic peaks* Capella Lodge commands a ridgeline position on Lord Howe Island with sweeping views of the lagoon, Mount Gower, and Mount Lidgbird. Just nine suites — each with private sundeck, deep bath, and ocean panorama — ensure an intimate, unhurried experience. Days are spent snorkelling the world's southernmost coral reef, hiking to the summit of Gower, or simply floating in the infinity pool. Evenings bring sunset cocktails and a seasonal tasting menu showcasing island-grown produce and fresh-caught kingfish. **Highlights:** - Only 400 visitors permitted on the island at any time - World's southernmost coral reef for snorkelling - Nine suites with sweeping lagoon and volcanic peak views - Seasonal tasting menu with island-grown produce --- ### Milford Sound Lodge - **Type**: Lodge - **Location**: Fiordland, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $650.00/night - **Best time**: November to March for long days and milder weather. Fiordland is stunning in rain — the waterfalls multiply and the forest glistens. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/fiordland/milford-sound-lodge *Riverside chalets at the doorstep of New Zealand's most dramatic fiord* The only accommodation inside Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, this lodge sits beside the Cleddau River with mountain peaks rising on every side. The Riverside Chalets feature floor-to-ceiling glass, king beds, and private decks overlooking the river. Step outside and you're in Fiordland National Park — waterfalls, moss-draped beech forest, and mirror-still fiord waters. The lodge café serves local venison and Southland cheese, and dawn kayak trips depart from the jetty five minutes away. **Highlights:** - Only accommodation inside Milford Sound / Piopiotahi - Cleddau River flowing past your private deck - 120km Milford Road — one of the world's great drives - Dawn kayak trips on the fiord --- ### Bamurru Plains - **Type**: Glamping - **Location**: Top End, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $1800.00/night - **Best time**: May to October (dry season) for accessible floodplains and wildlife concentrations. The wet season (Nov-Apr) brings dramatic storms but limited access. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/top-end/bamurru-plains *A luxury safari camp on the floodplains of Australia's Top End* On a 300-square-kilometre private concession at the edge of Kakadu, Bamurru Plains operates like an African safari lodge transplanted to the Australian tropics. Nine open-sided bungalows sit on stilts above the Mary River floodplain — walls of mesh allow the sounds and breezes of the wetlands to flow through. Saltwater crocodiles, magpie geese in their thousands, and wild buffalo roam below. Airboat safaris, open-top game drives, and guided fishing fill the days; a French-trained chef and premium wines fill the evenings. **Highlights:** - 300-square-kilometre private concession at Kakadu's edge - Open-sided bungalows on stilts above the floodplain - Airboat safaris, game drives, and guided fishing - French-trained chef with premium Australian wines --- ### Minaret Station - **Type**: Hut - **Location**: Otago, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 4 - **Bedrooms**: 2 - **From**: $3500.00/night - **Best time**: November to March for long golden evenings. The autumn colours in April are extraordinary — the whole valley turns amber. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/otago/minaret-station *A helicopter-access alpine lodge in a glacial valley near Wanaka* Accessible only by helicopter, Minaret Station occupies a private glacial valley in the heart of the Southern Alps. Four luxury chalets sit beside a mountain stream, surrounded by 50,000 acres of high-country wilderness with no roads, no neighbours, and no mobile signal. Days are spent heli-hiking to alpine tarns, fly-fishing in pristine rivers, or simply absorbing the silence. Evenings bring a roaring fire, local lamb, and Central Otago pinot noir. This is New Zealand's most exclusive wilderness experience. **Highlights:** - Accessible only by helicopter — no roads in or out - 50,000 acres of private high-country wilderness - Heli-hiking, fly-fishing, and alpine tarn swimming - Central Otago pinot noir by a roaring fire --- ### Pumphouse Point - **Type**: Lodge - **Location**: Tasmania, Australia - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 6 - **Bedrooms**: 3 - **From**: $895.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Autumn (Mar-May) brings golden fagus forests. Winter is moody and atmospheric. Summer offers long twilight evenings on the lake. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/tasmania/pumphouse-point *A 1940s hydro pump house suspended above Australia's deepest lake* A 1940s art deco hydro pump house, suspended on stilts above the deepest lake in Australia, deep within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The water below is glacial. The mountains around are ancient. There is no front desk and no key — just a fireplace, a glass of whisky waiting on the table, and the sound of nothing at all. **Highlights:** - 1940s art deco pump house suspended on stilts above the lake - Australia's deepest natural freshwater lake - No front desk, no key — just a fireplace and whisky - Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area --- ### Annandale Scrubby Bay - **Type**: Cottage - **Location**: Banks Peninsula, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 8 - **Bedrooms**: 4 - **From**: $3200.00/night - **Best time**: October to April for warm days and calm seas. Winter brings dramatic storms and solitude — equally beautiful if you love wild weather. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/banks-peninsula/annandale-scrubby-bay *A luxury coastal farmstay on a private peninsula* Perched on a private 4,000-acre coastal farm at the tip of Banks Peninsula, Scrubby Bay is one of New Zealand's most exclusive retreats. The architecturally stunning homestead sits in a sheltered cove accessible only via a winding farm track, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding cliffs. Days are spent kayaking in crystal-clear bays, hiking coastal trails through native bush, or simply unwinding by the infinity pool overlooking the ocean. The property includes a private chef, farm-to-table dining, and access to the entire peninsula — a place where the only sounds are birdsong and breaking waves. **Highlights:** - Private 4,000-acre coastal farm at the tip of Banks Peninsula - 2km of untouched golden sand beach - Wild seals and penguins on the beach below - Private chef with farm-to-table dining - Wood-fired outdoor bath under the stars --- ### Fairytale Treehouse - **Type**: Treehouse - **Location**: Northland, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $350.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Northland's subtropical climate means mild winters and warm summers. Spring (Sep-Nov) brings the native bush to life with birdsong. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/northland/fairytale-treehouse *A dreamy dwelling built in the boughs of the trees* This gorgeous house is built right in the boughs of the trees, reconnecting you with tales like the Lord of the Rings and the Magic Faraway Tree. Take an adventure into this dreamy dwelling nestled in its own private stand of native trees on a secluded 28-acre property. The house has a full kitchen, heat pump, and heated towel rail. The french doors from the lounge flow out onto an expansive deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee listening to native bird song and a trickling stream. Nestled just off the deck among the native trees is an outdoor bath, perfect for a relaxing soak. No wifi or TV for a truly restful break — just pure nature. **Highlights:** - Built in the boughs of native trees on 28 acres - Outdoor bath amongst the trees under open sky - No WiFi, no TV — just birdsong and a trickling stream - Breakfast provisions included each morning - French doors to expansive private deck --- ### The Glasshouse - **Type**: Retreat - **Location**: Northland, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $550.00/night - **Best time**: November to April for warm Northland days and calm harbour waters. The pōhutukawa bloom crimson in December — spectacular from every window. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/northland/the-glasshouse-whangarei *Glass, steel and ancient Pohutukawa on a private peninsula* The Glasshouse offers an incredible "wow" factor with this very special location. Set among ancient Pohutukawa trees at the end of a private peninsula, this is as close as you can get to being on an island. Glass, steel, and timber have come together to create a full designer kitchen and state-of-the-art architectural bathroom with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. The only sound you will hear is the gannets patrolling the headland, or the muffled sound of breaking waves filtering up through the trees. Distant islands dot the horizon — breathe deep and dream away. **Highlights:** - Glass, steel and timber masterpiece on a private peninsula - Floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides with harbour views - Ancient pōhutukawa forest surrounding the property - Private walking track and stairway to rocks for swimming - Separate architectural bathroom building with sea views --- ### Te Aka Treehouse - **Type**: Treehouse - **Location**: West Coast, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 5/5 - **Sleeps**: 5 - **Bedrooms**: 2 - **From**: $450.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. The West Coast is dramatic in every season. Autumn (Mar-May) brings golden beech forests. Winter is moody and atmospheric with fewer visitors. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/west-coast/te-aka-treehouse *An off-grid eco-luxury treehouse in 23 hectares of regenerating West Coast rainforest* Te Aka Treehouse is a boutique off-grid retreat set across 23 hectares of regenerating rainforest on New Zealand's wild West Coast. Created with intention and care, this eco-conscious sanctuary sits on land shaped by gold mining from the 1860s to 1900s, with remnants of that era still embedded in the landscape. The main treehouse features a wood fire, full kitchen, quality bedding, and a skylight for stargazing from bed. A separate bunkhouse connected by suspension bridge provides additional sleeping space. Outside, a sauna, cold plunge pool, and outdoor bath await among the trees. **Highlights:** - 23 hectares of regenerating native rainforest - Gold mining heritage caves and tunnels to explore - Sauna, cold plunge pool, and outdoor bath in the bush - Suspension bridge connecting main treehouse to bunkhouse - Skylight for stargazing from bed --- ### Kingsbury Cottage - **Type**: Cottage - **Location**: Waikato, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 3/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $280.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Autumn (Mar-May) paints the Waikato gold. Winter evenings by the fireplace with the hot tub steaming outside are magical. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/waikato/kingsbury-cottage *An off-grid farm cottage with alpine hot tub in the rolling Waikato countryside* Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind in the tranquility of this beautiful off-the-grid farm cottage in Ruawaro, North Waikato. Designed for two guests, this one-bedroom private retreat combines rustic charm with modern comforts including a fully equipped kitchen, Roaring Meg fireplace, and a private alpine hot tub with sweeping views across rolling green countryside. Fresh free-range farm eggs and unpasteurised milk are delivered to your door. Just one hour from Auckland Airport, Kingsbury Cottage is close enough for a weekend yet remote enough to forget the world. Pet friendly — bring your furry companion along for the ultimate countryside escape. **Highlights:** - Alpine hot tub under the stars on a working farm - Fresh free-range eggs and farm milk delivered daily - One hour from Auckland yet completely off-grid - Rolling Waikato countryside views from every window - Indoor fireplace and fully equipped kitchen --- ### Pipinui Point Retreat - **Type**: Retreat - **Location**: Wellington, New Zealand - **Seclusion**: Tier 4/5 - **Sleeps**: 2 - **Bedrooms**: 1 - **From**: $750.00/night - **Best time**: Year-round. Summer (Dec-Feb) for golden sunsets and warm evenings. Winter brings dramatic storms visible from the warmth of the cabin. - **URL**: https://thenaturecollection.com/wellington/pipinui-point-retreat *A cliffside luxury retreat perched 250m above the Tasman Sea* As sunrise dawns over 1600 acres of coastal farmland, waves break on the rocks below this cliffside retreat. Pipinui Point is the romantic getaway you have been dreaming of. Perched on a cliff 250m above the Tasman Sea and surrounded by nature at every viewpoint. This private 65 square metre retreat features generous deck space and an outdoor hot tub nestled within the native bush. Spectacular west-facing views offer the perfect vantage point for watching the picturesque sunset or tucking up in front of the fire. Continental breakfast provisions with a selection of drinks and snacks from local businesses are included in your stay. From clifftop walks to slow mornings soaking in the view, every moment at Pipinui Point is designed to delight and rejuvenate. **Highlights:** - 250 metres above the Tasman Sea on 1,600 acres - Hot tub nestled in native bush with sunset views - Telescope for stargazing from the deck - Continental breakfast included, chef meals available - 65sqm luxury cabin with wood burner and Bose sound