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Wild Canvas in the Media

Explore recent features, publications, and campaigns celebrating our glamping escapes in Waitomo, New Zealand.
About Wild Canvas

Nestled in the rolling hills of Waitomo, Wild Canvas offers luxury glamping escapes designed for connection — with nature, loved ones, and the quiet moments that matter most.

Our two safari style tents, the Kōwhai and Pōhutukawa, combine comfort, craftsmanship, and a touch of wilderness to create an unforgettable New Zealand experience.

Media Enquiries

We love collaborating with media, tourism partners, and storytellers who share our passion for meaningful travel and beautiful places.

For media enquiries, please contact Emily at hello@wildcanvas.nz

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Kia Ora Magazine - September 2025

Wild Canvas Glamping was recently featured in Kia Ora, Air New Zealand’s inflight magazine, as part of a travel story on the Waitomo region. The feature highlighted our hilltop sanctuary as the perfect base for exploring the area’s caves, waterfalls, and lush countryside.

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Air New Zealand - 'Fall in Love with New Zealand' campaign

Wild Canvas is proud to be part of Air New Zealand’s Fall in Love with New Zealand campaign, a romantic travel guide celebrating meaningful getaways across Aotearoa.

Our Waitomo Campfire Experience was featured as the perfect way for couples to share laughter and stories under the stars. The campaign showcases our private hot tubs, panoramic hilltop views, and quiet connection to the land, the essence of a Wild Canvas escape.

View the Air New Zealand Campaign

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Life and Leisure Magazine - January 2024

We were honoured to be featured in Life & Leisure Magazine, one of New Zealand’s leading lifestyle publications. The story shares how Wild Canvas came to life — from a bold move away from Auckland city life to creating a peaceful sanctuary on our family farm in Waitomo.

Captured through the words of writer Sarah Templeton and the lens of photographers Tessa Chrisp and Lisa Sun, the feature beautifully tells our story: a mix of serendipity, hard work, and heart. It highlights how Wild Canvas grew from a simple idea into two thoughtfully designed glampsites — spaces where comfort, craftsmanship, and the raw beauty of nature come together.

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AT A GLANCE

A quick look at our luxury glamping lodges in Waitomo

Kowhai flower with kowhai tent written under it
  • Sleeps: 2 adults 

  • Ideal for: Romantic getaways, couples, anniversaries, birthdays

 

  • Setting: Completely secluded hilltop with panoramic Waitomo views

 

  • Bathroom: Ensuite with rain shower, indoor toilet and luxury linens

 

  • Heating: Indoor wood fireplace

 

  • Power: solar lighting, battery packs for devices, 4G coverage

 

  • Kitchen: Outdoor setup with wood-fired pizza oven, Weber BBQ, and gas hob

  • Highlights / Amenities: Movie Projector - watch a film indoors or outdoors under the stars. Twin claw foot bathtubs overlooking the valley. Firepit, perfect for stargazing or toasting marshmallows

 

  • Add Ons: Optional in tent massages and locally prepared catering

  • Opened: 2017. Redesigned in 2025

Drawing of a Pohutukawa flower and leaf with the words Pōhutukawa Tent underneath
  • Sleeps: 8 guests, kids welcome

  • Ideal for: families and groups

 

  • Setting: Completely secluded hilltop with panoramic countryside views

 

  • Bathroom: 2.5 indoor bathrooms

  • Heating: automated underfloor heating. Indoor wood fireplace

 

  • Power: Full indoor power system. Sustainable off grid solar and wood pellet system.

 

  • Kitchen: Full indoor kitchen with oven, electric cooktop, fridge, microwave, plus outdoor BBQ and pizza oven

 

  • Highlights / Amenities: Outdoor hot tub, stunning landscaping, spacious, designed for families, groups, or couples wanting a luxury escape. Firepit, perfect for stargazing or toasting marshmallows

 

  • Add Ons: Optional massages, catering, and private chef available on request

  • Opened: 2023

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Hangatiki, Waitomo

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