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Huka Lodge
Huka Lodge, Taupo
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Long regarded as one of the world’s most revered and inspirational luxury accommodations, Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island. With humble beginnings nearly a century ago as a fishermen’s camp made famous for its trout-rich waters and featuring white canvas tents along the river’s edge, today Huka Lodge has secured its place as one of the country’s oldest and celebrated luxury lodge with an impressive heritage, welcoming some of the world’s most influential guests to the region.

Bordered by rolling green lawns along the banks of the Waikato River and just upstream from the dramatic Huka Falls, Huka Lodge is regarded as the founder of luxury lodges. Styled in the manner of a grand estate, Huka comprises a central lodge with restaurant and terraces surrounded by verdant established gardens studded with exclusive dining nooks. Fine dining champions premium local produce complemented by a formidable list of the world’s finest wines.

Facilities
Explore the park-like gardens and flower borders or soak in our hot pools. Enjoy a game of tennis on our all weather court. Relax playing a game of petanque. A short walk beyond the gates brings you to the spectacular Huka Falls. The suites are very secluded, offering every comfort - from mini-bar to walk-in dressing room. The suites are spacious, light and very peaceful with slatted wooden, outdoor terraces. The bathrooms all have under-floor heating. A sunken bath is complemented by a separate shower and double handbasins.
Awards
•Tatler Enduring Excellence Award for 2010 •Condé Nast Traveler (USA) Magazine, Reader\'s Choice Awards - November 2009. Huka Lodge was ranked top New Zealand property with an overall placing of second in the Top 20 Resorts within Australasia and Pacific. •CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER MAGAZINE Gold List - January 2008 •2008 HM AWARDS For Hotel & Accommodation Excellence – August 2008 •ROBB REPORT Luxury Resorts Edition, The World’s 100 Ultimate Escapes – Summer 2008 •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, World’s Best Awards – July 2007 Huka Lodge was awarded No. 1 position in the Best Hotels category for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, World’s Best Service Readers Survey – June 2007 Huka Lodge was voted second in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •ROBB REPORT Luxury Resorts Edition, The World’s 100 Ultimate Escapes – Summer 2007 -Huka Lodge proudly takes its place among the world’s finest retreats in this annual list. •LUXURY TRAVEL & STYLE Magazine Gold List – Summer 2007 In this third annual survey, Huka Lodge is ranked No. 6 out of 30 properties within the Best Overseas Resort list. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, World’s Best Values – March 2007 Huka Lodge ranked best value in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in hotels costing more than US$400 per night. The only New Zealand luxury lodge to be listed. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, Top 500 list – January 2007 Huka Lodge only property listed in New Zealand and ranked in No.1 position in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, Gold List, World’s Best 700 Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines – January 2007, Huka Lodge appears as one of just three New Zealand properties to be listed. •Condé Nast Travel Ler Magazine, Gold List 2007 – January 2007 Huka Lodge listed No.1 in Best Hotels for Hotels for Rooms section, Australasia and South Pacific, with a score of 97.78 out of a possible 100. •Gallivanter ’s Guide, The 2006 Gallivanter’s Awards for Excellence – January 2007 - Huka Lodge voted as the Best Hotel/Resort in Australia and New Zealand. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Top 100 The Best in the World awards – November 2006 •Huka Lodge is ranked as sixth within the Top 15 Australia / Pacific Hotels. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Reader’s Travel Awards – September 2006 •Huka Lodge is ranked as the top New Zealand property at fifth place overall, within the Australasian & South Pacific category. •Andrew Harpers“HIDEAWAY REPORT,” 25th Annual Reader’s Survey – September 2006 - Little Gems: your favorite hideaway resorts 50 or fewer rooms sees Huka Lodge ranked as No. 4 within the Top 20 International Hideaways listing Huka Lodge moves to top position within New Zealand as No. 14 within the Top 20 International Resorts list. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, World’s Best Awards – July 2006 Huka Lodge is listed in first place within the ranked Top 25 Hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, The World’s Best Service – June 2006 Within the Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Region Huka Lodge achieves first place with the highest score of 93.18 out of a possible 100. •ROBB REPORT Luxury Resorts – May 2006 Huka Lodge has been named as one of the world’s Top 100 luxury resorts in this prestigious annual list. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, Top 500 list – January 2006 Listed by country, Huka Lodge is the only property in New Zealand considered to be amongst the greatest hotels and resorts in the world. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine – January 2006 Rated first in the ‘Best Hotels for Rooms’ for Australasia and South Pacific, with a score of 95.56%. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, 2005 Readers’ Travel Awards – October 2005 Not only is New Zealand No. 1 in The World’s Top 100 as favourite holiday destination it scored 99% for scenery, 98.87% for environmental friendliness and 97% for safety. Huka Lodge also appears in ninth place in the Australasia and the South Pacific category. •Andrew Harpers“HIDEAWAY REPORT,” Top 20 International Resort Hotels – September 2005 - Huka Lodge was placed at No. 18 in this prestigious listing. Little Gems: Your favourite hideaway resorts with 50 rooms or fewer rooms, Huka Lodge was voted No. 6 out of 20 top international resort hideaways in this category. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, 10th Anniversary World’s Best Awards – July 2005 Listed as No.15 in the world’s top hotels, also in the top 15 small hotels worldwide Huka Lodge was ranked 12th. In the top 25 for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific list, Huka Lodge held second position. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine World’s Best Awards – June 2005 Scored 90.38% for service and was ranked second in the region of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Gold List – January 2005 World’s Best 700 places to stay. Huka Lodge placed first in New Zealand, with all categories scoring in the high nineties. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Readers’ Travel Awards 2004 – September 2004 Huka Lodge was judged to have the best location in Australasia and South Pacific and scored a remarkable 99.98% overall. Huka Lodge was rated 26th out of The World’s Top 100 travel destinations, including countries, cities, airlines, and tourism operators. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, World’s Best Service – August 2004 Rated second in the Best Service Award throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. •TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine, Top 100 Hotels in the World – June 2004 Scored a total of 86.83% overall. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Gold List – October 2003 Scored a total of 94.9% overall. •Andrew Harpers“HIDEAWAY REPORT,”– September 2003 Rated fifth in the Top 20 International Resort Hideaways. Rated 14th in the Top 20 International Resort Hotels. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Readers’ Travel Awards 2002 – September 2002 First in the ‘Overseas Leisure Hotels’(Australasia & The South Pacific). Rated Huka Lodge 4th in the ‘Best of the Best’ category (featuring airlines, airports, car rentals, cities, countries, cruise liners, hotels, islands, spas and tour operators). •Andrew Harpers“HIDEAWAY REPORT,” Awards Survey – March 2002 ‘A connoisseur’s worldwide guide to peaceful and unspoiled places’. Rated third in the Top 20 International Resort Hideaways (50 rooms or less). Rated ninth in the Top 20 International Resort Hotels. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, Gold List – January 2002 Rated in the top ten ‘World’s Best Places to Stay’ for Australasia. •Condé Nast Traveller Magazine – november 2001 The World’s Top 100 (Readers’ Choice Awards). Ninth in the ‘Top 10 Island Small Hotels’ in the World.
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Huka Lodge, Taupo
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