Luxury hotel holiday Huka Lodge Lake Taupo

Huka Lodge occupies a privileged site on the banks of the Waikato River that was spotted over fifty years ago by Alan Pye, who realised that the location above the Huka Falls was an angler's paradise. Taupo is home to some of the finest Rainbow and Brown Trout in the world. From four simple canvas tents on a bend in the river grew a magnificent Lodge that consistently rates amongst the world's finest retreats, dedicated to providing the highest standards of comfort and hospitality. The main Lodge welcomes with an intrinsic elegant cosiness, provided by blazing log fires, antique country furniture, comfortable armchairs and cosy rugs and cushions. An open kitchen creates the atmosphere of a home from home, whilst guests dine to candlelight in the dining room. Cuisine is outstanding and is accompanied by the finest wines from New Zealand and around the world. If you prefer you may dine privately elsewhere - on the riverbank, in the library or on the terrace. Guest accommodation is located in cottages in the gardens, nestling amongst the trees and tucked along the riverbank. Suites are spacious and comfortably furnished, with large bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms. Outside there are views of the river, the lawn and the intensely verdant New Zealand foliage. A stay at Huka Lodge is not only a memorable experience in its own right, but offers an excellent chance to experience a range of activities that represent the essence of New Zealand, from hiking to fishing, from cultural to volcano visits.