Founded in the 1920s, this iconic New Zealand lodge has just 20 Lodge Rooms, all nestled on the banks of the Waikato River within seven hectares of private grounds.  The Lodge lies upstream from the mighty Huka Falls and the extensive grounds form a haven of peace and quiet for guests.  All the rooms are superbly appointed, spacious and luxuriously detailed.

The exclusive Owner’s Cottage is also tucked away within the grounds.  Completely self-contained with butler and chef available, this offers the ultimate Huka Lodge experience for a private party or family.  Four superb suites accommodate a maximum of eight guests.

Hotel Features and Facilities

• Located a short 40-minute flight from Auckland

• 20 Lodge Rooms, all beside the river

• The Owner’s Cottage for absolute privacy

• Inter-connecting rooms/suites available

• The most romantic private dining venues imaginable

• Outdoor fireplaces

• Heated swimming pool and spa pools

• All-weather tennis court

• Airport transfers – Taupo Airport

• Superb five-course dinner, full country breakfast and pre-dinner drinks included in tariff

• Croquet and petanque

• Trophy Room – conference and small meeting facilities

Accommodation

The Lodge Rooms are all spacious and include magnificent bathrooms, dressing room, wet bar and under-floor heating.  The furnishings are designed for every comfort – fine wool, suede, leather and other luxury materials. All rooms are non-smoking.

The Lodge offers 20 Lodge Rooms and the possibility of four suites from within this. The Owner’s Cottage has its own four magnificent suites - two facing the river and two facing an internal courtyard garden with outdoor fireplace.

All rooms have television (on request), tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, complimentary cookies/nuts, toiletries, slippers, umbrellas, bathrobes, hair dryer.  Each bathroom has twin hand basins, separate bath and shower, heated towel rails and magnifying mirrors.

Designed to echo Huka Lodge’s earlier times as a fishing Lodge there is a deliberate use of natural materials and a very soft colour palette throughout. All Lodge Rooms have wooden terraces and outdoor chairs.

Guests gather in the main Lodge building for dining, to plan recreational pursuits, for pre-dinner drinks, to relax in front of the blazing log fires, to use the internet, the library or the study.

Guests are accommodated in four magnificent suites with en-suite bathrooms. The Cottage has a large sitting room with suede couches, antique leather chairs, fruitwood dining table and log fire.

Seamlessly flowing into the deck beyond, there is an infinity pool, set against the river. The Cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and butler and chef are available if required. There is also separate accommodation available for staff. A den has deep leather chairs, plasma television, computer and internet access. All bedrooms have their own fireplaces.
 

Guests have the most romantic and unique private dining venues to choose from, many featuring outdoor fireplaces and beautiful garden features.

The main dining room has private tables and a log fire. Guests may choose to dine in the vaulted underground Wine Cellar or beside the river in the Jetty Pavilion or upstairs in the Trophy Room. There are many additional choices and they are all deliberately romantic.

Each day the Executive Chef designs a superb five-course dinner menu for guests, choosing the most fresh and best quality New Zealand produce to do so. Huka Lodge has published its own cookbooks by popular demand.

Breakfasts at Huka Lodge are legendary and lunches are often picnics for guests enjoying adventures beyond the grounds.

Taupo is located in the central North Island and is blessed with superb recreational opportunities. Lake Taupo and its many rivers and streams attract very serious Rainbow and Brown trout fishing. Expectations of catching a trophy-size fish are not often disappointed. Aquatic adventures abound and include kayaking, river rafting, sailing, swimming, para-gliding and more.

Horse riding, guided walks, mountain biking, golf at nearby Wairakei International Golf Course are all very popular activities. Within the Lodge grounds enjoy tennis, croquet, petanque, swimming and in-room facials and massages.