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One of the world’s most celebrated luxury lodges, freshly redesigned for its centenary and sitting on the banks of the Waikato River in Taupō.
Huka Lodge has been welcoming guests for over a century, counting Queen Elizabeth II among them. After closing in 2024 for a carefully considered redesign, it reopened in March 2025, refreshed without losing any of the character that made it legendary.
Twenty guest suites and two private cottages are scattered along the riverbank and through the gardens, each opening onto rolling lawns with birdsong and the sound of the river as a constant backdrop. The interiors are comfortable and well-designed throughout the lodges
Taupō’s volcanic landscape, world-class trout fishing, and proximity to some of the North Island’s most dramatic scenery make this a compelling base. For Out Of Office guests, Huka Lodge is simultaneously one of New Zealand’s great historic institutions and one of its most exciting current openings.
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- A double-sided fireplace lounge with premium spirits and views over the Waikato River.
- Private dining across four venues including a subterranean wine cellar and open-air river deck.
- A full spa with sauna, hot pool, ice shower, and two treatment rooms.
Accommodation
Lodge Suite
At 60 square metres, the Lodge Suites open directly onto the Waikato River and are designed to feel as connected to the landscape outside as they are comfortable within.
An open-plan bedroom and lounge features king or twin beds dressed in monogrammed linens and feather pillows, while the bathroom delivers every indulgence including a deep bath, separate shower, heated floors, and twin basins.
A generous dressing room rounds out a suite that feels genuinely easy to settle into.
Alan Pye Cottage
Set above rolling lawns on the banks of the Waikato River, the Alan Pye Cottage is a beautifully considered retreat centered around a magnificent lounge with a wood-burning fireplace, antique furniture, and museum-quality Maori artworks. Floor-to-ceiling doors open onto a terrace with an infinity pool, while a courtyard garden houses a heated spa pool and outdoor pavilion.
Two bedrooms with king or twin beds, walkthrough dressing rooms, and en-suite bathrooms with deep baths and monogrammed linens complete the picture.
Alex van Heeren Cottage
Perched on a private bluff above the Waikato River with views downstream toward the thundering Huka Falls, the Alex van Heeren Cottage is as exclusive as it gets.
Four king or twin bedrooms, each with a fireplace, dressing room, and opulent en-suite, surround a vaulted living room that opens through floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto manicured gardens and a river-facing terrace with a heated infinity plunge pool and spa.
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Spa and Wellness
The Huka Spa Wellness Grounds draw on the remarkable natural resources of the Waikato region, where geothermal activity has shaped the landscape for centuries. Inspired by the traditional Kiwi bach, a collection of rustically cool contemporary huts houses a gymnasium, two treatment rooms, a sauna, ice contrast shower, and a steaming hot pool set among lush gardens.
Treatments exclusively feature verité, a New Zealand skincare range handcrafted in small batches from organic plant extracts, while signature therapies incorporate manuka honey, greenstones, and thermal mud for a wellness experience that feels as rooted in Aotearoa as the lodge itself.
Dining Experience
Dining at Huka Lodge is a cornerstone of the experience, with daily changing menus built around New Zealand’s finest seasonal and sustainably produced ingredients, enjoyed in an elegant dining room overlooking the Waikato River.
Breakfast sets the tone with a hearty country spread of fresh eggs, free-range bacon, local produce, and proper coffee, while lunch offers a light a la carte menu served fireside or on the sun-drenched terrace. Dinner is the main event, beginning with drinks in the lounge before a menu that showcases North Island beef and lamb, Tora Crayfish, Mount Cook Alpine Salmon, and native ingredients including kawakawa and paua served as an amuse bouche in its iridescent shell.
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"New Zealand is one of the most magical places in the world. If you love out-of-this-world landscapes, this island nation is definitely worth adding to your bucket list."
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Maria Gardner
Luxury Travel Expert"Breathtaking landscapes, awe-inspiring environments - New Zealand impresses at every turn. The vibrant Māori culture on display here is also so special. "
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