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New Zealand’s 'Grande Dame' of luxury lodging, set on the emerald-blue banks of the Waikato River in Taupō. A remarkable place within Beckons.
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15/10/2026

Revelling in a private and unrivalled position overlooking the Waikato River, the Alex van Heeren Cottage turns up the luxury notch. Named in honour of Huka’s legacy owner, the cottage embraces the relaxed-but-ravishing approach of interiors doyenne Virginia Fisher and invites those who take up residence to live the sweet life: cue a magnificent lounge with open hearth, a den, four gracious bedrooms each with palatial ensuite, multiple garden courtyards and the clincher, a lavish river-facing terrace with infinity pool.

07/10/2026

Huka Lodge has been recognized in both the US and UK Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards 2026. It placed #9 in the Condé Nast Traveller UK list for Australasia and the South Pacific and #18 in the Condé Nast Traveler US list for Australia and the South Pacific. Thank you to everyone who voted for our century-young lodge on the Waikato River, and congratulations to our team.

30/09/2026

There are many sunny, cosy corners to discover at Huka Lodge. With a drink in one hand and a book in the other, choose your place to settle in for a relaxed afternoon or for the day, swapping coffee or tea for a G&T when the mood takes you.

📷 Rory Fuller

21/09/2026

The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Key Hotels have been revealed around the world, and Huka Lodge has proudly retained its Two MICHELIN Keys - a distinction that denotes an ‘exceptional stay’ and is awarded to a lodge that’s unique in every way.

15/09/2026

At Huka Lodge, the river sets the pace. The Lodge Suite is designed around that gently flowing rhythm, with floor-to-ceiling French doors opening the room to established gardens, birdsong and the quiet, constant presence of the Waikato beyond.

A remarkable place with Beckons.

08/09/2026

Al fresco breakfast on the terrace includes eggs prepared precisely to your liking, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms and greens picked fresh from the garden. Juice squeezed that morning, tea by the pot, and the Waikato River flowing beside you the whole time.

📷 George Apostolidis Photography

01/09/2026

Huka Lodge has been named No.82 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 extended 51-100 list for the second consecutive year.

Set amongst 17 acres of park-like gardens on the banks of the Waikato River, Huka Lodge has welcomed guests since 1924. What began as a fishers’ camp has grown into one of the world’s most storied luxury retreats, known for its warmth, exceptional dining, and real sense of place.

“For more than a century, Huka Lodge has offered guests a remarkable connection to the natural beauty of Taupō, delivered with the warmth, generosity and personal hospitality for which it is known,” says Beckons CEO, Michael Crawford.

“This recognition is a wonderful reflection of the passion and commitment of the Huka Lodge team.”

26/08/2026

Showcasing the best architecture and design from Australia, New Zealand and the United States, the Local Project anthology takes a look at Christian Anderson Architects’ work at the recently reimagined, century-young Huka Lodge.

The measure of success of the extensive work across architecturural design, the interiors and the grounds is that returning guests cannot pick where the old lodge ends and the new features begin. christian anderson architects carried the original lines through the new buid, Virginia Fisher Design layered warmth and heritage into the interiors, and Suzanne Turley Landscapes connected the new buildings to the extensive, parklike grounds as though they had always been there.

Head to The Local Project link in bio to watch the full video.

📹 The Local Project, Forté

20/08/2026

A quieter way to start to the day. Steam rises from your morning coffee and from the Waikato River in the near distance. Pause to take in the particular kind of quiet that surrounds you and sets the tone here at Huka Lodge.

📷 George Apostolidis Photography

14/08/2026

The Waikato River runs the same cold blue all year. The first sign of spring on the horizon here is the change of light, staying out a little longer each evening.

Address

271 Huka Falls Road
Taupo
3377

Telephone

+6473785791

Website

https://www.hukalodge.com/

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