Farmland, river and mountains in the Glenroy Valley at sunset

Private self-guided wilderness farm stay

Wilderbliss

Escape to Wilderbliss—a private family-owned farm stay beside the Glenroy River, surrounded by working farmland, native bush and the rugged beauty of New Zealand's upper South Island.

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671 Glenroy Road, Matakitaki 7077, Tasman, New Zealand — nearest town is Murchison

The place

A whole house to yourselves on a 700-hectare working beef farm

Wilderbliss is a private, self-guided wilderness farm stay on a family-owned, approximately 700-hectare working beef farm. The cottage sleeps four comfortably, with a convertible sofa bed for the fifth person — normally a child.

There are no neighbours to share the view with — just paddocks, native bush, the braided Glenroy River and the birdsong of the upper South Island.

See the accommodation

Sitting snug with leather sofas and bush views

Whole-house privacy

The nightly price covers the entire house for four or five guests — no shared spaces, no other bookings.

River, bush and farmland

Walk the farm tracks, explore approved areas of the property and take in the Glenroy River from your doorstep.

Simple, direct booking

Check the live calendar, choose your dates, see your full price and book directly with the owner.

About us

Owned and operated by the Brown family

Drawing on farming, hospitality, business, renovation and international experience, the Brown family is building a thoughtful family enterprise centred on quality, responsible land stewardship and genuine connection.

Read our story

The Glenroy Valley farm, river and forested hills from above — Photographed on the farm.

Braided river running through bush and farmland — Photographed on the farm.

Self-guided

Come prepared, then please yourself

Wilderbliss is a self-guided wilderness stay. Guests must bring their own clothing, footwear, food, safety equipment and specialist gear for any planned outdoor activities. Hunting, fishing and river equipment is not supplied.

Explore the activities

Swimming in the clear Glenroy River on the farm — Photographed on the farm.

Homecooked meals

Farm produce, cooked for you

All meals can be provided if requested, at NZ$100 per person. Dinner is a 3-course meal. Meals use as much farm produce as possible. The hosts are flexible with meal provision — ask Gemma when booking.

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