PAID CONTENT FOR HANANUI AND TOKOEKA PUREPODS
PAID CONTENT FOR HANANUI AND TOKOEKA PUREPODS
Hananui and Tokoeka PurePods STEWART ISLAND (RAKIURA), NEW ZEALAND
On the southern edge of New Zealand, where native forest meets golden sand and the air carries the sound of birdsong, Hananui and Tokoeka PurePods offer travellers a rare opportunity to experience nature in its purest form. Privately positioned within a predator-free conservation sanctuary on Stewart Island, also known as Rakiura, these remarkable glass cabins combine complete seclusion with total immersion in one of the country’s most pristine environments. Each PurePod is an architectural celebration
of light, space and landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls and glass ceilings frame uninterrupted views of native bush and expansive southern skies, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. By night, this International Dark Sky Sanctuary reveals a striking display of stars. The island is one of the few places in New Zealand where the elusive kiwi can be spotted in the wild by evening, and with patience and luck, guests may glimpse one quietly foraging beyond the glass. During daylight hours, the island reveals an equally captivating character. Stewart Island,
whose Māori name Rakiura translates to ‘the land of glowing skies’, is cloaked in ancient forest and fringed by clear waters and sheltered beaches. Wildlife thrives here in abundance. Albatrosses glide on coastal winds, New Zealand fur seals rest along rocky shores, and native birds such as kākā and tūī move through the forest canopy. This rich biodiversity offers a glimpse into an earlier New Zealand, where nature remains largely untouched. The PurePod experience is unhurried and deeply
restorative. There are no neighbouring guests, no screens and no artificial distractions. Instead, days and nights are shaped by birdsong, shifting light and the gentle rhythm of the forest. Sustainably built and powered by solar energy, each pod reflects a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and the concept of calm travel, offering space for reflection and reconnection. From the pods, a short walk leads to coastal
lookouts and forest trails scented with rimu and mānuka. Paths wind towards glassy inlets and quiet bays, while the sound of the sea remains a constant presence.
DON’T MISS Lie back and enjoy stargazing from your bed within Stewart Island’s pristine Dark Sky Sanctuary
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KEY FEATURES • Fully glass eco-cabin • Solar power & rainwater system • Luxury queen bed with en suite • Kitchenette with gourmet food hamper
KEY ACTIVITIES • Kiwi-spotting in the wild • Stargazing from bed • Coastal & bush walks • Bird & marine wildlife-watching
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