Alpacas Off Grid is a 30-acre off-grid farm stay at 272 Uruwhenua Road in Golden Bay, near Tākaka. The farm offers accommodation in a converted barn, a 1952 Bedford house truck, and a treehouse and hut with a deck and outdoor shower. Guests can join a farm tour and the alpaca experience, feed and walk the alpacas, and use a wood-fired outdoor hot tub. The property is powered by hydro and solar, and its drinking water comes from a mountain spring.
The farm has short bush walks, waterfalls and a creek with a cold plunge. The Kill Devil Track starts from the property and runs 15 kilometres one way, for experienced walkers. Guests can also see glow worms and stargaze. There is no wifi in the accommodation areas, but the house wifi can be used from 8am to midday. The website says the best mobile reception is on the Spark or Skinny networks. Our pick in Golden Bay for an off-grid stay with alpacas and a wood-fired tub.