Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge is 300 metres upstream from the famous Huka Falls. The lodge started as a simple fishing lodge on the banks of the Waikato River 85 years ago, attracting anglers from around the world. Today, the now-luxurious lodge lures anyone seeking one of the world's very best retreats.

Set within seven hectares of park-like grounds, Huka Lodge offers 18 Junior Lodge Suites, one double Lodge suite and two exclusive cottages " the two"suite Alan Pye Cottage and the Owners Cottage with four suites. The Owners Cottage sits on an elevated promontory above the Waikato River, virtually hidden from sight and boasts stunning views downriver towards the mighty Huka Falls. Each of its four suites features ensuite bathrooms making it ideal for a private party of guests or a family.

Enjoy the finest New Zealand seasonal produce, showcased in a daily five-course dinner menu. Choose to dine either indoors or outdoors, in a variety of sublime and deliberately romantic private dining venues.

Allow some time to explore all the area has to offer. The staff at Huka Lodge will be delighted to arrange activities around the grounds for your enjoyment such as a game of tennis, petanque and croquet. Or you could relax by the swimming pool or with a massage or beauty treatment. There's plenty of activities to enjoy nearby from fishing to golf; horse riding to mountain biking; jet boating to tandem skydiving.

3 hours by car from Auckland International Airport; 10 minutes by car from Taupo airport.

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