Nestled on the banks of the Waikato River, this luxe retreat dazzles with elegant suites, exceptional dining, and breathtaking natural beauty.
"A luxury lodge in Taupō, New Zealand, with refurbished accommodations and expanded wellness area."
"Natural wonders, a luxury lodge reborn, and a culinary scene on the rise."
"Huka Lodge is synonymous with the luxury lodge scene in New Zealand. It's located on the banks of the Waikato River, in a geothermal region in the center of the North Island. The lodge's history dates back almost a century, to when the location was used as a fisherman's camp, and you can still take advantage of the Waikato River for fly-fishing expeditions." - Gwen McClure Gwen McClure Gwen McClure is an American journalist who’s lived in and written about Auckland, New Zealand since 2016. When she’s not at her day job, producing a nightly current affairs show, she’s exploring bea
"The most exclusive lodge in New Zealand , having hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to the late Robin Williams, Huka Lodge feels like a refined country getaway set on the banks of the Waikato River near the North Island resort town of Taupo. Founded in 1924 by a charismatic Irishman named Alan Pye, the property was later reimagined by entrepreneur Alex van Heeren with the help of interiors specialist Virginia Fisher and famed New Zealand landscape designer Suzanne Turley. The surrounding grounds are ranked as a ‘Garden of National Significance’ by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Whether staying in the lodge suites—which feature French doors that open up to a wooden terrace just steps from the river—or the lofty private cottages, guests will feel like royalty here."
"The most exclusive lodge in New Zealand , having hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to the late Robin Williams, Huka Lodge feels like a refined country getaway set on the banks of the Waikato River near the North Island resort town of Taupo. Founded in 1924 by a charismatic Irishman named Alan Pye, the property was later reimagined by entrepreneur Alex van Heeren with the help of interiors specialist Virginia Fisher and famed New Zealand landscape designer Suzanne Turley. The surrounding grounds are ranked as a ‘Garden of National Significance’ by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Whether staying in the lodge suites—which feature French doors that open up to a wooden terrace just steps from the river—or the lofty private cottages, guests will feel like royalty here."