The fine dining and exceptional cuisine on offer at Huka Lodge continues to define the world-class hospitality experience. A vast wine cellar of premium vintages complements a daily-changing menu, showcasing New Zealand’s finest produce. The restaurant, bar, lounges and terrace offer a traditional lodging ambiance, while more than twenty dining venues are dotted around the established gardens.
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Founded as a fisherman’s camp in 1924 with white canvas tents pegged by the Waikato River, Huka Lodge was recognised first as a best-kept secret among anglers and grew in popularity with guests from around the world drawn to the property’s signature checked lawns leading to the river’s swirling eddies and rushing rapids. Almost a century on, Huka Lodge has a grand heritage, rich in stories and history to be discovered.
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With a reputation for peerless fly fishing and generous hospitality, Huka Lodge combines class, discretion and impeccable service in one of the most serene locations on the planet.John Barker Escape
Huka Lodge has legendary status in New Zealand, it is spoken about in revered tones. On arrival, I realised there may be more to this place than a fancy room and breath-taking views.Kelli Brett Cuisine
I cannot readily articulate just how the property held me in its grasp at first sight. However, it did, and still does to this day. Was it the sheer force and power of the turquoise green waters of the Waikato River on the one hand and all that tranquility and softness on the other? Perhaps it was simply the contradiction of the two.Alex van Heeren Founder, Huka Lodge
There are so many things to like: the riverfront setting; the lavish duplex accommodations; and the superb cuisine. It is one of the finest hideaways of its type in the world.Andrew Harper Andrew Harper Travel
Celebrating her 30th birthday at Huka Lodge, travel writer and global wanderer Brooke Saward of World of Wanderlust writes ‘I was starting to devise a plan to stay for good’, so taken was she with her experience. Read the full feature here.
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Kiwis' are known for being house proud, and with great reason. With two years of lockdowns and border closures seeing a rise in domestic travel, Amy Louise Bailey for Travel + Leisure writes about the home-grown destinations locals can't get enough of.
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Big 7 Travel has named Huka Lodge as the sixth most romantic hotel in the world and number one in New Zealand. With suites layered in luxury, secluded dining nooks and mesmerising river views, it's easy for hearts to be sent aflutter here.
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With unpredictable lockdowns affecting plans, date night feels like a foreign concept. Thankfully, Executive Chef Paul Froggat has shared a few of his favourite recipes to bring the Huka Lodge fine dining experience to you.
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New Zealand Herald’s travel section has wrapped up the bucket list for 2022 – for travel to wherever we can – including Aotearoa’s world renowned Huka Lodge. We think it’s a top to-do too! Read all about it here.
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In early 2021, Huka Lodge joined Baillie Lodges, the globally-acclaimed Australia-based collection of luxury lodges, joining sister properties Capella Lodge, Longitude 131°, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge and Silky Oaks Lodge.
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Born and raised in New Zealand, Huka Lodge General Manager Kerry Molloy continues to lead the award-winning lodge in 2021 and beyond. Take a moment to read about his connection to New Zealand’s oldest luxury lodge.
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Huka Lodge founder Alex van Heeren is celebrated for his vision to create a superlative hospitality experience - the first of its kind in New Zealand. At Baillie Lodges we have honoured his legacy by renaming the Owner’s Cottage as the Alex van Heeren Cottage.
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Executive Chef Paul Froggatt has a resume as polished as his culinary repertoire, including four different Michelin starred restaurants across the world. However, Cuisine's Kelli Brett sits down with the UK-born connoisseur to discover why his new life in Taupō feels like a homecoming.
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