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Ever dreamed of ditching the rat race and embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your own slice of paradise? These five properties for sale right now are set up for off-grid living, with everything you need to live off the land and reconnect with nature.
Stretching from the Far North to the deep south, each estate offers the chance to grow your own food, follow the rhythm of the seasons and enjoy the kind of peace, freedom and privacy that's becoming increasingly rare.
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Te Kahu in Kerikeri is a 2.74ha oasis that has been lovingly nurtured under organic and permaculture principles by owners over the past 30 years. Their hard work means it’s now a thriving sanctuary of productive gardens, established orchards and more than 30 varieties of fruit trees, with the pristine river flowing through the property providing a reliable water source.
Boutique outfit Love Shack built the tiny home at the heart of the land, which sits perfectly within the landscape and is crafted from a natural palette of Japanese cedar cladding, mataī flooring and oak joinery. The three-bay Totalspan barn can be used for storage, a workshop space, or a home-based business.
A tiny home sits at the centre of Te Kahu, in Kerikeri. Photo / Supplied
Bayleys agent Craig De Goldi, who lives off-grid himself, says you have a true sense of peace and peace of mind here. “The world is so fragile right now and this gives you that confidence. Plus you can grow your own food all year round.”
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44 Ruru Lane, Mokihinui, Buller | Buyers $1.48m-plus
It’s off to the coastal wilderness for this off-grid Buller escape. The three-bedroom house looks like a hut from the outside but is modern and stylish inside, and it's architecturally designed to capture spectacular views of the Tasman Sea. Features like the Rayburn range cooker and Yunca wood burner add to the ambience as well as provide all-year-round comfort. Outside, the cast-iron Spiroloc fire-bath is perfectly placed to relax under the stars while you’re lulled into a state of Zen by the morepork’s call.
At the upper end of the housing market in West Coast is the 4.8ha lifestyle block at 44 Ruru Lane. Photo / Supplied
Organic vegetable gardens and fruit trees complement the property's self-sufficient design, which includes off-grid solar power, a backup generator, gas facilities, three hot water sources (solar, gas, and wetback), a 30,000-litre water tank and a Living Earthworm System (LEW) septic setup.
Property Brokers agent Jo Makutu thinks it’ll appeal to a buyer looking to escape the chaos of one of the main centres. “Westport is not overbuilt nor overpopulated, so you can still get your own piece of paradise not looking at other people.”
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193 Lindemann Road, Katikati, Western Bay of Plenty | By negotiation
Bayleys agent Kelli Hutchison is selling this Katikati property and says that it offers a buyer the chance to “escape the everyday and enjoy a level of independence from the grid and town supply water”.
“It’s got its own bore, nineteen solar panels, a Tesla battery and an inverter, productive gardens and a little creek.”
She points out that although buyers will be able to revel in a slower pace of life here, they won’t need to give up city conveniences permanently.
Two one-bedroom retreats on 3.33ha in Katikati are up for grabs. Photo / Supplied
“You’re still very close and connected to amenities, and it’s in that economic Golden Triangle of Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland. You’re a couple of minutes away from Katikati, and you’ve got that lovely end of the Tauranga Harbour, which has really good fishing, with Waihi Beach close by.”
You'll also get a chance to supplement your mortgage here. “It’s got a tenanted unit that’s bringing in just over $20k a year because it’s accessed from a different driveway; it doesn’t even feel like it’s on your property.”
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202 Rodda Road, Te Kauwhata, Waikato | For sale
In his listing, Bayleys agent Karl Davis says this significant Te Kauwhata landholding has been designed for genuine off-grid living.
“The property features a 24-panel solar system with battery storage, roof-catchment water filtration and a 25,000-litre water tank. A new septic system provides further peace of mind, while seven-wire post-and-batten boundary fencing defines the property.”
The house at this off-grid block was originally constructed for the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Photo / Supplied
The freshly renovated four-bedroom home comes with a unique backstory. Originally built for the 1990 Commonwealth Games, it later served as study rooms at the university before being relocated to its current site in 2025.
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Lot 1 Endeavour Inlet, The Pines, Marlborough | Asking price $795,000
It’s off-grid living in the glorious Marlborough Sounds at this native bush-clad, 2594sqm hideaway. When you’re not tending to your crops – which flourish in this productive growing climate – you can be fishing, hunting or diving for your dinner. A share in a jetty and private mooring make exploring the deep blue waters of Endeavour Inlet easy.
Perched in amongst the pungas, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is well designed for relaxed living, with generous outdoor spaces, a natural freshwater spring, solar power and gas cooking.
A three-bedroom off-grid bach in the Marlborough Sounds can be snapped up for $795,000. Photo / Supplied
When you’re in the mood to have a chat, Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove are close by, and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Queen Charlotte Track for some of Aotearoa’s best hiking and biking.
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