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Waitomo, New Zealand
Two luxury safari tents perched on their own private hilltops in the heart of Waitomo. Outdoor baths, cedar hot tub, campfire, birdsong and complete seclusion. Entirely yours.
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Waitomo, New Zealand
Nestled in the North Island's Waitomo region, Wild Canvas was born from a simple belief: luxury and wildness belong together. Two canvas tents, two hilltops, over a kilometre apart. Each one dressed in quality linens, thoughtful décor, and the kind of quiet you only find somewhere genuinely remote.
Wake to birdsong. Soak in an outdoor bath as mist rolls across the valley. Gather at the campfire as stars appear. No schedules, no interruptions, no one else for miles.
Choose Your Escape
Each tent is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. No shared spaces, no other guests. Just your own private hilltop sanctuary.
Adults Only · Up to 2 Guests
A secluded hilltop escape redesigned in 2025. Twin claw foot baths overlooking the valley, indoor fireplace, wood-fired pizza oven, outdoor kitchen and movie projector. Entirely yours.
Families & Groups · Up to 8 Guests
Four bedrooms, cedar hot tub, full indoor kitchen, underfloor heating, double-sided fireplace and breathtaking 360° views. Private clay shooting, chef, cocktail bartender and more available.
Tailor Your Stay
From antipasto platters and ready-to-cook gourmet dinners waiting at your tent, to a full private chef experience for the Pōhutukawa tent.
View catering options →A therapist comes to you. Book one or two massages delivered right at your tent, the perfect close to a day in the Waitomo hills.
Book a massage →Clay target shooting, cocktail bartender, pottery class, yoga session and private chef. Unique experiences available exclusively for Pōhutukawa guests.
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Wild Canvas has been featured across New Zealand's leading publications and consistently earns five-star reviews from guests across Google.
Book Your StayFarm eggs, s’mores kits, locally sourced provisions and premium toiletries. Thoughtful touches, ready and waiting for your arrival.
Each tent sits on its own private hilltop with panoramic views and no neighbouring guests. Just your own piece of Waitomo.
Cedar hot tubs, campfires and modern comforts, all thoughtfully powered off-grid and surrounded by the Waitomo countryside.
Find Us
Nestled on Mangarino Road in Hangatiki, minutes from the world famous Waitomo Caves and a world away from ordinary.
Ready to Book?
Wild Canvas books quickly, especially over weekends and school holidays. Check availability now to secure your dates.
Questions? Email hello@wildcanvas.nz or call 021 166 6248