The Mt Nimrod Pod campsite overlooks native bush and iconic NZ farmland, with views to the mountains. Sink into a steaming wood-fired hot tub under an abundance of stars. Toast marshmallows over the crackling fire. Wake to the morning chorus of birdsong. Stop - relax - revive!
The campsite has 3 pod cabins (bedroom, lounge and half bath). The pods are insulated and double glazed. The campsite is complete with outdoor kitchen, wood-fired river fed hot tub and a fire pit for up to two guests.
The space
Mt Nimrod Pods are off-the-grid, eco-friendly glamping pod cabin accommodation. The pod cabin campsite is for a maximum of two people. You have a bedroom pod, bathroom pod and lounge pod plus an outdoor kitchen, decked patio with hot tub and fire pit. The pods are hand crafted, fully insulated and double glazed units. Note that there is no heating inside the pods and cold water to the sinks. Solar power means you have full lighting in the pod units as well as the ability to charge phones. The outdoor kitchen consists of barbecue cooking facilities, solar powered fridge, gas hot rings, and a covered s/s sink/kitchen area. You can drive right up to your pod site with free parking.
Included in your nightly price:
A comfortable queen sized bed with comfy mattress topper, feather duvets and 100% cotton bed linen.
Bathrobes, towels and toiletries
Camp cooking facilities including a gas barbecue, two ring gas burner, firepit with toasting forks and a firepit toastie maker. There is a solar powered fridge and outdoor kitchen with sink and prep area. All pots, pans, crockery and cutlery are supplied.
Degree 43 luxury wood-fired hot tub
Bespoke fire pit with complimentary s'mores kit.
A light farmhouse continental breakfast is free and complimentary.
Further detail ..
The bedroom pod is a solar lit, cosy, double glazed pod that sleeps up to two people.
The half bath pod has a compostable toilet, sink, mirror, and bathrobes.
An outside mountain-river fed cedar and stainless steel luxury Degree 43 wood fired hot tub, perfect for soaking up the view or the dark sky at night.
(If you let us know your expected arrival time we can have the hot tub heating up for you.)
A fire pit with seating, toasting forks, toastie maker, and complimentary S'mores Kit.
Continental breakfast provisions and tea/coffee are 'on the house'.
Food options: BYO food and drink, or have a meal at The Cave Arms Tavern, or order a BBQ Box.
Drive right to your pod site, free onsite parking and access to the Nimrod reserve.
Guest access
The Pod site - the bedroom, lounge and half bathroom pods, the outdoor kitchen, the hot tub and fire pit are all for the two guests and is for your exclusive use only while you stay.
Drive right to the pod site and park in the pod carpark next to your cabins.
To get there drive up Mt Nimrod Road to the cattle stop and turn left up our driveway. Follow the drive past the hedge into the farm yard then take the next gate on the right with the Mt Nimrod Pods sign. Drive on the shingle driveway down to your pod site and park.
Other things to note
Health and Safety:
The Pods are for two people only. Please do not invite other people to the pod campsite as there is a maximum of two guests unless arranged prior.
We are a working farm. Please do not enter buildings or wander around on the farm. Animals are unpredictable, give them a wide berth.
Do not bring firearms to the property.
Other things to note:
The pods are insulated and double glazed.
There is solar lighting in all pod cabins as well as in the kitchen area.
The water is mountain river water treated at the local community tanks and is drinkable.
