One of the world’s most beautiful islands is also home to one of the southern hemiphere’s most exclusive luxury vacation retreats. The Huka Lodge is renowned as a true retreat from the everyday rat race.
If offers the hypnotic waters of the Waikato River in the center of the North Island, swimming, tennis, croquet, massages, facials, nearby golf courses, and some of the world’s best trout fishing at Lake Taupo.
It’s located about a one-hour drive from Rotorua or three hours from Auckland. Huka Lodge is set in 17 acres of lawn, gardens and trees on the banks of the Waikato River. The beautifully appointed lodges face the river and offers complete privacy and perfect comfort.
Facilities: 20 rooms, air conditioning, balcony, mini bar, telephone, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Lodge features a restaurant, bar, room service, swimming pool and jacuzzi. Value: Full breakfast and dinner included.
Rates range from 3 nights for $2,069 per person and up.
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T: 1.888.350.4565.
One of the nice amenities if you book Huka Lodge through Virtuoso is that with a three night or longer stay, you receive a lunch for two (or picnic basket lunch) once during stay with a bottle of New Zealand wine.