Huka Lodge

along the banks of the surging Waikato River...

Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. Huka Lodge has secured its place as one of the country’s oldest and celebrated luxury lodge with an impressive heritage, welcoming some of the world’s most influential guests to the region.

Your Arrival

Transfers from Taupō Airport are included, with limousine transfers also available from Auckland Airport direct to Huka Lodge.

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Your Luxury Stay

Huka Lodge spans 17 acres of manicured grounds, offering 20 Junior Lodge Suites and two exclusive cottages – the Alex van Heeren Cottage with four suites and the two-suite Alan Pye Cottage. Every last detail has been considered to ensure guests enjoy superb cuisine, seamless service and every comfort possible for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

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Dining

Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned. Showcasing New Zealand’s finest, often sustainably produced ingredients and complemented by a magnificent selection of wine, the menus at Huka Lodge are daily changing and reflect the seasons and the environment outdoors. Dining can be enjoyed in the sumptuous surrounds of the main lodge or experienced in one of the lodges unique dining locations dotted around the property.

Experiences

A stay in the spectacular park-like surrounds of Huka Lodge at Taupō, places guests at the doorstep to a host of wonderful experiences of the destination, from the traditional fly fishing on the banks of the Waikato River to hiking, luxury cruising, golfing and more. Of course, the luxurious setting at Huka Lodge invites leisurely pursuits onsite, including tennis.

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Nature and Culture

Māori are the tangata whenua (indigenous people of the land) of New Zealand and their culture is an integral part of Taupō. The local Maori people delight in sharing their heritage with visitors and will enrich your experience wherever you go. Encounter the warmth, proud spirit, deep sense of history and quick humour that is this culture. Enjoy the legendary hospitality of the Māori people. Meet the house. Meet the people. Experience New Zealand’s food, culture and legends with a visit to Taupō.