Spa

Set among the cool, quiet reserves of the Wellness Grounds, the Huka Spa is a tranquil sanctuary. Luxurious and restorative treatments for body, mind and soul invite guests to embark on a personal hikoi (journey) to a peaceful sonic backdrop of birdsong and the rippling passage of the Waikato River as it flows downstream. Guests emerge from the spa feeling refreshed, lighter of spirit and naturally connected to the wairua (soul) of Aotearoa.

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Serene
sanctuary

Step into the Huka Spa Wellness Grounds to discover a deep sense of mahurutanga (serenity). Inspired by the traditional Kiwi bach or holiday shack, a gathering of rustically cool and contemporary huts houses a gymnasium along with two spa treatment rooms, a sauna, exhilarating ice contrast shower and a steaming hot pool set amongst the leafy locale.

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Waikato
wonders

The Waikato region of New Zealand’s North Island is home to the nation’s largest lake, Lake Taupō which flows into the nation’s longest river, the Waikato River. The thriving waterway flows past Huka Lodge, then plunges into the Huka Falls on its way to the ocean. The Waikato region is also home to the country’s most important geothermal systems, ideal for spas and wellness. 

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An ode to
Aotearoa

The Huka Spa exclusively features verité spa skincare products. Handcrafted in small batches in Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand), the range is blended from the finest organic therapeutic plant extracts and essences including rose, blue tansy, papaya and kiwifruit seed. Aromatherapeutic treatments are based on holistic principles and feature massage techniques and energy touch therapy, unique to verité.

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Natural beauty

A signature menu of relaxing treatments embraces New Zealand’s natural beauty products to offer a holistic, local skincare experience. Manuka honey is renowned for its soothing antibacterial properties, while the grounding and energising effects of greenstones and thermal mud restore balance and promote relaxation. Together, these ingredients nourish, rejuvenate, and revitalise the skin, leaving it glowing and refreshed.

Spa Menu

Each Huka Spa treatment is a personal journey. Guests are invited to select a therapy that resonates most with their mood or desired focus, and each treatment may be tailored with the addition of a Spa Essential for a complete mind, body and soul treat.

Browse the range of treatments below, add your preferred treatment(s) and complete the form to request a spa booking online. We will contact you to confirm your booking. Alternatively, call the lodge on +64 7  378 5791. You can also download a Spa Menu to browse at your leisure. Pricing subject to change without prior notice.

  • Facial Therapies

    Kanohi Radiance ka-noh-he (face)

    Rejuvenating thermal mud mask and facial 60 minutes $320

    A brightening, firming and regenerating facial to restore radiance with a thermal mud face mask to draw out impurities, increase circulation and refine the skin. A collagen boosting renewing face serum leaves your skin feeling soft and luxurious.

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    Waikato Spirit why-kato (region)

    Rejuvenating thermal mud mask and facial 60 minutes $320

    A delicious, vitamin-rich facial using raw cacao and orange blossom delivers essential vitamins and nutrients to the skin. Ingredients such as glacial clay sourced in Aotearoa are perfect to combat signs of ageing, whilst hydrating the skin and leaving it smooth and glowing.

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    Tane Facial tah-ne (man)

    Anti-ageing tailored for men 60 minutes $320

    A facial treatment tailored specially for men, using rosehip, kiwi seed and lavender to cleanse and hydrate the skin. Prebiotics and vitamin-rich plant extracts to fight ageing and firm and tighten the skin, leaving the face feeling hydrated and smooth.

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    Marama Glow mah-ram-ah (light)

    Phyto-botanical facial 60 minutes $340

    An intensive treatment with precious flower botanicals leaving skin luminous, firm and hydrated. Prebiotics restore the skin’s natural biome whilst antioxidants and vitamin-rich plant extracts fight signs of ageing and protect against pollution.

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  • Body Elements

    Hikoi Massage he-koy (journey)

    verité relaxation massage 60 minutes $290

    A fragrant journey beginning with your choice of organic essential oil blend to relax, energise or detoxify. Your body will be deeply nourished finishing with a luxurious shea butter balm.

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    Hikoi Massage he-koy (journey)

    verité relaxation massage 90 minutes $380

    A fragrant journey beginning with your choice of organic essential oil blend to relax, energise or detoxify. Your body will be deeply nourished finishing with a luxurious shea butter balm.

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    Huka Signature Massage

    Therapeutic massage 75 minutes $360

    A strong, full body massage with focused techniques and particular attention given to any problem areas. Finish with a series of gentle contacts to calm the body’s energies, enhanced with tailored essential oils.

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    Awa Stone Therapy a-wa (river)

    Hot stone massage 90 minutes $420

    This dreamy therapeutic treatment integrates massage with warmed stones. The healing power of the stones works with the body’s pressure points to leave your body invigorated and your soul uplifted.

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    Hapu Massage ha-pu (with child)

    Pregnancy massage 60 minutes $290

    This deeply nurturing body massage is specifically designed for mums-to-be to centre themselves and relax in the moment. Gentle, swirling motions tone and realign energy flow, enhancing balance and wellness for mother and child, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

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  • Body Rituals

    Ataahua Journey ah-taa-hua (beautiful)

    Scalp and foot treatment 90 minutes $440

    Encouraging peace in body and mind, begin with a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by back exfoliation. Moving onto a facial massage to release tension and a scalp treatment before finishing with a foot pamper using warm greenstones.

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    Pounamu Power po-nah-mu (nephrite jade)

    Greenstone signature back, neck, shoulder massage, facial treatment 90 minutes $440

    Begin with a heated greenstone back massage, designed to release tension and settle the nervous system. Next, indulge in a tailored 60 minute facial using gua sha techniques to massage the skin, reducing puffiness, promoting circulation and aiding in lymphatic drainage.

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    Rohi Essence raw-he (rose)

    Anti-ageing facial, foot massage 90 minutes $440

    A nurturing and balancing experience for both body and mind. A rose crystal-charged balancing tonic encourages harmony and wellbeing. While your skin is purified and hydrated with absolute rose serum, your feet are massaged with neroli, geranium and frankincense balm.

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    Koru Harmony koh-ru (unfurling silver fern)

    Exfoliation, body wrap and massage 2 hours $540

    Our nourishing immune boosting body wrap is packed with vitamins and minerals, combined with an exfoliating body polish and energising massage to encourage healthy circulation and lymph flow.

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  • Signature Ceremonies

    Aroha Goddess a-ro-ha (love)

    Massage, back exfoliation and facial treatment 2 hours $540

    A truly beautiful experience, honouring the goddess within. This deeply therapeutic treatment begins with a nourishing back exfoliation, followed by a cleanse under the rain shower. Next, a rhythmic full body aromatic massage leaves you spiritually invigorated and an anti-ageing facial is designed to restore vitality with sandalwood and rosehip. Emerge from this ceremony feeling revitalised with your skin soothed and glowing.

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    Manuka Mawhiti ma-fe-tee (escape)

    Exfoliation, facial and full body massage 2.5 hours $640

    The ultimate spa journey. Begin with a full-body oatmeal and citrus exfoliation, leaving your skin smooth and refreshed, followed by a full-body massage using a Manuka honey and kawakawa (pepper tree) balm, renowned for its healing and hydrating properties. Finish with an indulgent signature facial, designed to deeply cleanse, hydrate and renew your skin, using the powerful properties of pure Manuka honey.

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  • Spa Essentials

    Select an enhancement therapy from the menu below for a more tailored approach to your spa treatment.

    Mahunga Ritual ma-hoong-a (head)

    Hair and scalp ritual 30 minutes $150

    A moisture-rich hair mask is massaged over the scalp to nourish the hair while releasing pressure and tension. Infused via a soothing warm head wrap and left to nourish the scalp, hair is left feeling silky and luminous.

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    Kiri Calm key-ree (skin)

    Nourishing facial 30 minutes $150

    Nurture the complexion with a facial cleanse using verité’s palmarosa cream cleanser. The treatment is completed with application of a nutrient-rich moisturiser.

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    Waewae Therapy whya-why (foot)

    Foot pamper 30 minutes $150

    Relax as your feet are cleansed and gently massaged with warm greenstone and nourished with oils. A detoxifying foot masque follows leaving you light on your feet and revitalised.

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    Mahana Eye Mask ma-ha-na (warm)

    Eye treatment $40

    A gentle, self-warming eye mask filled with a choice of natural aromas including vanilla, lavender, chamomile or jasmine is applied to melt away tension, reduce stress and promote restful relaxation.

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  • Considerations

    The Huka Spa reflects an environment of relaxation and calm, ideally suited to guests 16 years and over. We recommend arriving five minutes prior to your appointment.

    Each Huka Spa treatment is a personal journey. Select a therapy that resonates most with your mood or desired focus and personally tailor any treatment with the addition of a Spa Essential.

    Please inform your therapist of any health concerns, or if you are or may be pregnant.

    Your treatment has been reserved especially for you, however, we understand that plans change. We require a minimum of 24 hours to change or cancel a booking. Without such notice, a 100% cancellation fee applies. Pricing subject to change without prior notice. Bookings prior to arrival are recommended.

Spa Bookings

Please use the form below to request a spa booking and we will contact you to confirm your treatment(s). Huka Spa is reserved exclusively for in-house guests.

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Lodge

By the river

Bordered by rolling green lawns along the banks of the Waikato River, Huka Lodge is styled in the manner of a grand estate, comprising a central lodge, restaurant and terraces surrounded by verdant established gardens studded with exclusive dining nooks.

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Dine

Elegant dining

Dining at Huka Lodge is an occasion, beginning with premium, country style breakfast and progressing to light lunch, evening drinks and finishing with a decadent five course dinner complete with world class wines.

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Experience

Choose your own adventure

With easy access to both lodge-based activities and the range of adventures on offer around Taupō , guests at Huka Lodge can choose to try fly fishing, whitewater rafting, sky diving, tennis, yoga and pétanque.

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