Huka Lodge is a luxurious accommodation nestled along the emerald-blue Waikato River in Taupō, New Zealand. This esteemed lodge spans 17 acres of landscaped gardens and offers a range of elegant lodging options, including 20 well-appointed guest suites and two private residences—the Alan Pye Cottage and the Alex van Heeren Cottage. Each suite provides sweeping views of the river, complemented by luxurious amenities like deep baths and premium linens. Guests are invited to indulge in exquisite dining experiences that celebrate local produce, with meals served in various atmospheric settings, including private dining rooms and an outdoor River Deck. The wellness offerings at Huka Lodge are equally inviting, featuring a tranquil spa where visitors can relax in style. Adventure seekers can partake in activities like fly fishing, hiking, and vineyard tours, while opportunities to engage with the rich Māori culture abound nearby. With its combination of tranquility and adventure, Huka Lodge promises an unforgettable escape in a picturesque setting.
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Alex van Heeren Cottage
Crowning a sunlit bluff above the Waikato River, the Alex van Heeren Cottage is a four-bedroom private residence of exceptional scale. The sightline downstream to the thundering Huka Falls alone sets it apart from anywhere else at Huka Lodge.
Features
Four bedrooms each with a fireplace and dressing room
Four ensuite bathrooms
Expansive open plan living areas
Den with fireplace and entertainment
Fully-equipped kitchen
Outdoor terrace with plunge pool and spa
Courtyard garden with fireplace
Private location with dramatic river views
Lounge and Living Areas
The heart of the Alex van Heeren Cottage opens in every direction. Vaulted ceilings and an open fireplace anchor the living and dining spaces, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors drawing the room out to a river-facing terrace, plunge pool and spa. A private courtyard with fireplace completes an outdoor living experience as considered and generous as the interior it surrounds.
Bedrooms and Ensuites
The four king bedrooms of the Alex van Heeren Cottage are appointed for deep, unhurried rest. Each features an open fireplace, dressing room and opulent ensuite with a deep soaking bath and spa amenities. Two face the Waikato River on its descent toward Huka Falls, two open to the private courtyard, offering every guest a view worth waking up to.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen
Property Facilities
ATM, Bar, Business Centre, Children Play Area, Gym / Fitness Centre, Internet Access, Laundry Service, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Restaurant, Spa
Heli Experience
An extraordinary itinerary created exclusively for Huka Lodge guests begins with a heli landing atop the summit of Mt Tarawera before arriving in Rotorua to a pōwhiri, a Māori welcoming ceremony onto the Marae, your home base for the day.
Get set for action with a thrilling zip lining experience at Kaituna Gorge. Intertwined with stories of the Ngati Hinerangi people and a strong focus on conservation, this activity blends thrills, education and culture all in one. Return to the Marae for a traditional Hangi lunch, cooked in an earth oven.
Next up, an awesome white water rafting adventure on the Okere River, home of the mighty Tutea waterfall. Happily sated and spent from the day’s expedition, hop in the heli for a spectacular return trip to Huka Lodge.
Tariff
From NZ$25,440 for 2-5 guests
Duration
Allow 7-8 hours, including transit
Dine @ Huka Lodge
Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned. Showcasing New Zealand’s finest, often sustainably produced ingredients and complemented by a magnificent selection of wine, the menus at Huka Lodge are daily changing and reflect the seasons and the environment outdoors. Meals are enjoyed in the elegant surrounds of the Dining Room with mesmerising views to the Waikato River.
Breakfast
A hearty country-style breakfast set up in the main lodge at Huka is a wonderful start to the day, whether it’s planned as full of adventures or for relaxing in the gardens by the Waikato River.
Lunch
A light à la carte lunch menu is available for guests and may be enjoyed fireside in the main lodge or on the sun-drenched terrace overlooking the gardens and Waikato River.
Dinner
Dinner starts with a relaxed drink in the lounge, and proceeds to a finely balanced menu bringing fresh local and regional flavours to the plate.
Our Chef
Originally from Brisbane, Executive Chef Perrin Yates brings a wealth of experience from some of Australia’s leading luxury resorts, including Hyatt Regency Coolum, Park Hyatt Sydney and qualia on Hamilton Island.
