UNRIVALLED LOCATION
Set amongst a sprawl of verdant gardens, Huka Lodge is an iconic New Zealand retreat with an unrivalled location on the banks of the surging Waikato River.
Huka Lodge began life some 100 years ago as a humble fisherman’s camp, complete with white canvas tents strung along the riverbank. Today it’s one of the country’s most acclaimed luxury lodges, boasting impeccable standards of hospitality and a fabulous setting just 300 metres from the cascading Huka Falls. It has an exclusive feel with just 20 suites and two owner’s residences, each opening onto rolling green lawns just steps from the burbling river. Expect thoughtful amenities such as spacious dressing rooms, terraces and underfloor-heated bathrooms with sunken baths. Communal areas are beautifully adorned with antique furniture, historical portraits and interesting objets collected from around the world.
FINEST PRODUCE
Huka Lodge remains a top angling destination as well as a great base for skiing in the winter. Not to mention an adventurous getaway for gourmets – dinners are prepared from New Zealand’s finest produce and paired with wine from Huka’s own cavernous cellar. Guests are invitied to dine in the Lodge Dining Room or any of the private dining spaces including the Trophy Room, Wine Cellar, Gazebo or beside an outdoor fireplace. When you feel like relaxing, the award-winning gardens are full of private nooks and shaded groves where you can hide away with a good book. Explore further and you’ll find an open-air tennis court and croquet lawn, a heated pool, spa and gym.
HUKA LODGE, TAUPO
At a glance
- Celebrated New Zealand lodge founded in the 1920s on the banks of the Waikato River
- Located in Taupo, in the centre of New Zealand’s spectacular North Island
- Set within 17 acres of beautifully manicured grounds
- 20 secluded suites and two exclusive cottages, all decorated in simple, muted tones and bleached wooden panelling
- Rich and vibrant communal spaces adorned with historical Maori portraits and antique furnishings
- Acclaimed restaurant and bar that makes the best of high quality, sustainably-sourced ingredients
- Cosy lounges and wooden terraces
For leisure and pleasure
- Wonderful spot from which to explore the attractions of Taupo, Rotorua and Tongariro National Park
- Open air tennis court, croquet lawn and petanque courts
- Heated outdoor pool and hot tubs
- Spa, gym and sauna
- Complimentary fly fishing rods and mountain bikes
- White-water rafting and horse trekking
- Helicopter rides and scenic boat cruises
- Five-minute drive from the Wairakei golf course and wildlife sanctuary
- Beautiful gardens dotted with more than 20 dining venues
From the first conversation to the final day of our trip, Catherine and the team were helpful, efficient and easy to reach. Their recommendations not only improved our original plans but also made the whole holiday more cost-effective. Even when we needed assistance while away, their response was immediate. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again.
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