Ecobob_Logo_High_Res.jpg
Visit our partner web site, www.ecobob.co.nz
for information on eco-friendly living in NZ - eco houses, sustainable design and more

Message from Tourism NZ

Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand. Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

But Organic Explorer’s efforts have gone further than just informing travellers about the variety of eco-friendly experiences available in New Zealand. It has also helped raise international awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination.

Eco-tourism experiences feature on many international visitors’ holiday plans and that will only increase Organic Explorer’s relevance to visitors and local eco-tourism businesses.

Regards,
Kevin_Bowler_web.jpg
Kevin Bowler
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive

What People Say


"I have been using OE every single time, when travelling throughout New Zealand. OE fills a niche in the tourism market and does it perfectly by offering high quality and healthy alternatives to organic-minded persons. Thank you very much for your commitment and great work. I hope to see more of OEs in other countries in the future!"
Thierry Boyer

“One of the best investments of the year! It is such a pleasure to get away from the Mrs. Mac’s and Burger Kings and experience the best of NZ.”
Steven Bennett - Peace Pillows NZ


“CONGRATULATIONS on the beautiful book. May it go forth into the world to help transform many people’s lives.”
Leslie Kenton - Author “Raw Energy”

“I have just received a copy of the new book. It is truly spectacular.”
Anne Maloney - Waimarama Maori Tourism

B&B

Home away from Home.

Relax in a quiet 1890's villa in the middle of cosmopolitan Auckland, or a secluded guest suite ideal for romantic celebrations in Christchurch, a straw-bale country bed and breakfast nestled in the beautiful mountains ...

Scroll down the page for  all eco-friendly Bed and Breakfast accommodations.
Nowanden

Nowanden

Pat & Helen Williams
39 Manaroa Road Kenepuru Sound New Zealand

Located just a stroll from Waitaria Bay foreshore in Kenepuru Sound is Nowanden.

Details

The Green House on the Hill

The Green House on the Hill

Ruth Buss
18B Milton Road, Napier New Zealand

Set in quiet woodland yet only 5 min walk from the heart of 'Art Deco' Napier, we offer you a friendly, smoke-free base for your visit to Hawkes Bay.

Details

Braemar on Parliament Street

Braemar on Parliament Street

Susan Sweetman
7 Parliament Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand

Braemar is an elegant inner city Victorian townhouse, located beside the Auckland University, close to beautiful Albert Park.

Details

Kowhai Cottage B&B

Kowhai Cottage B&B

Jill Seeney
18 Bennett Street, Motueka New Zealand

Organic B&B in Central Motueka. Two large bed-sitters with shared bathroom. NB I take only one party of guest at a time so your privacy is guaranteed.

Details

Nature Guides Otago

Nature Guides Otago

Hildegard & Ralf Lubcke
6a Elliffe Place, Dunedin New Zealand

Combination of small-group expert guided eco-tours and boutique accommodation at Nisbet Cottage in Dunedin

Details

Kaeppeli’s Bed & Breakfast

Kaeppeli’s Bed & Breakfast

Jill Kaeppeli
40 Gray Ave, Kuaotunu New Zealand

A unique peaceful, secluded, Eco friendly haven. Stunning sea, bush and rural views. Comfortable sunny rooms with natural bedding. Children Welcome.

Details

Jefferswood

Jefferswood

Jeff and Sandra Sewell,
Camerons Road, Okaramio Marlborough New Zealand

Offering peaceful, comfortable accommodation 5-15 minutes from Havelock Marina, cafes/wineries, many recreational activities and the local airport.

Details

Matua Gardens Retreat

Matua Gardens Retreat

Sue Lovett
15 Kingstons Hill Road Akaroa 7581 New Zealand

Best shared with someone you love, we offer a secluded guest suite ideal for romantic celebrations, international travellers or just some time out.

Details

Wish B and B

Wish B and B

Ngarie Worsley
38 Edgeware Road, Christchurch New Zealand

Wish! is a new inner city home style B and B. We are relaxed and flexible and have travelled ourselves ...

Details

Hedingham Country Estate

Hedingham Country Estate

John and Angelika de Vere
446 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, New Zealand

Hedingham Country Estate is an entirely ecologically-designed house, aimed at being energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly.

Details

Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Tim and Debbie Short
1186 Ohauiti Road, Tauranga New Zealand

Journey to the Protected National Trust paradise of Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, a Podocarp Native Rainforest with trees over 500 years old.

Details

Dell Cote Homestay

Dell Cote Homestay

Trish and Barry Oldham
37 Rewarewa Valley Road, New Zealand

Dell Cote Homestay is a charming earth brick and macrocarpa home offering 3 unique guest rooms.

Details

Waiheke Eco Lodge

Waiheke Eco Lodge

Dave Roast and Sue Downey
50 Crescent Road East, New Zealand

Situated in the heart of Waiheke Island, Crescent Valley Eco Lodge is in a quiet and secluded location.

Details

Petite Provence

Petite Provence

Linda Bucchi
703c Tinopai Road, Northland New Zealand

2 hours north of Auckland, Petite Provence is set on 7 hectares with panoramic views of rolling countryside and the distant Kaipara harbour.

Details

Forest Mist Bed and Breakfast

Forest Mist Bed and Breakfast

Graham & Barbara Crook
17 Puriri Place, Coromandel New Zealand

Forest Mist is nestled between Kennedy Bay and Waikawau Bay, surrounded by beautiful state forest on the East Coast beyond the Coromandel township.

Details

Lyons Lakestay

Lyons Lakestay

Cheryl
8 Okareka Loop Road, Rotorua New Zealand

A small,organic and eco-friendly accommodation to suit the independant traveller. Nestled in Native bush opposite Lake Okareka just 12 km from Rotorua

Details

Wairau Pass Homestay Bed & Breakfast

Wairau Pass Homestay Bed & Breakfast

Helen
8432 State Highway 63 Nelson 7072 New Zealand

Homestay/B&B in sub-alpine area on State Highway 63 - main route between Marlborough and West Coast (via Tasman District). Southern hospitality.

Details

Prana Eco Retreat

Prana Eco Retreat

Tom Meijer
750 Ohui Rd. Opoutere New Zealand

A unique Eco Retreat Venue, a place to rejuvenate body and soul, to swim, surf, walk and meditate.

Details

ANANDA Cottage Organic BB

ANANDA Cottage Organic BB

Claudia van Roosmalen
64 Sandwich Road, Christchurch New Zealand

Located in the green, tree-lined suburb of Beckenham, ANANDA Cottage is a fully self-contained, delightfully decorated garden cottage.

Details

Okuti Garden

Okuti Garden

Jim Mullins
216 Okuti Valley Road, Little River, Christchurch New Zealand

Not quite a backpackers or a B&B and not your usual homestay, we've thought of calling it a 'garden stay'.

Details

Mana Retreat

Mana Retreat

The Mana Team
608B SH 25, Coromandel New Zealand

Embracing mountain, bush and sea, Mana provides a perfect atmosphere for the enrichment of mind, body and spirit.

Details

Bushy Point Fernbirds

Bushy Point Fernbirds

Ian and Jenny Gamble
197 Grant Rd Otatara, Invercargill New Zealand

'The Woolshed' is a farm of 136 acres situated on the hills of Pukerua Bay, clothed in 40 acres of native bush

Details

Ora Bed and Breakfast and Tea Shop

Ora Bed and Breakfast and Tea Shop

Denise & David Hall
1447 Takaka Hill Highway, Nelson New Zealand

We are Ora - The Garden of Wellbeing. Bed and Breakfast on a small farm operated with the principles of permaculture.

Details

Neudorfs Gingerbread House

Neudorfs Gingerbread House

Peter Bullock & Doris Lindegger
Neudorf Rd 357, Upper Moutere Upper Moutere, Nelson New Zealand

A home away from home and a chalet away from others. Self-contained Casa Lucia.

Details