Set within seven hectares of park-like grounds, Huka Lodge has 24 guest lodge rooms - each set privately in native bush, only metres from the Waikato River. The bedrooms are spacious and include a separate dressing room and bathroom. The Owner's Cottage has recently been luxuriously refurbished and offers four superbly appointed guest suites, living room, dining, kitchen and a den, plus provision for staff. Ideal for a private party of guests or for members of a family. In the evening guests gather in the main Lodge Room warmed by blazing fires. Meals are table d'hôte and feature the freshest and best of New Zealand produce. Guests can also dine in the wine cellar surrounded by fine wines. The Trophy Room is ideal for cocktail parties and small meetings. With its matchless hospitality and setting, Huka Lodge is simply one of the most cherished retreats.
The standard of Huka Lodge's cuisine is outstanding and showcases the very best of New Zealand's food and wine. Each individual dish is a wonderful combination of flavour, colour, texture and taste.. The dining options at Huka Lodge are unlimited. Wherever the mood takes you - to the terrace or the library, the trophy room, the wine cellar, the riverbank or garden - an elegant setting will be arranged either for large groups or for more intimate meals.. In 1995, to mark his 10 year anniversary as owner of Huka Lodge, Alex van Heeren created a hospitality scholarship to assist a young, motivated New Zealand chef to gain international experience.. With the assistance of Lauraine Jacobs and Julie Dalzell from Cuisine magazine a suitable recipient was chosen. He first went to Paris to successfully complete a three month course at the Ritz-Escoffier Cooking School. Then to Relais and Châteaux properties Gidleigh Park in Devon for a month, followed by a time in Le Gavroche in London. The final part of the scholarship involved returning to New Zealand to spend time in the kitchen at Huka Lodge. This young man was John Allred whom we are thrilled to welcome back to Huka Lodge as our Executive Chef.. John was the winner of New Zealand Chef of the Nation in 2002/03 and 2003/04 and has contributed to the success of Wellington's Boulcott Street Bistro where he has been from 2000 until joining us at Huka Lodge in 2004.. Restaurant dress code: smart casual..
Board games (on-site). Cooking classes (on request). Farm visits (nearby). Flora and Fauna guided walks (nearby). Fly fishing (on-site & nearby). Gliding (nearby). Golf (nearby). Gymnasium (nearby). Health club (nearby). Helicopter (nearby). Heli-fishing (nearby). Helipad (on-site). Internet access (on-site). Jet skiing (nearby). Kayaking (nearby). Lake fishing (nearby). Library (on-site). Massage (on request). Mountain bikes. Paragliding (nearby). Para-sailing (nearby). Picnics (on-site). Private gardens (on-site). Quad bikes (nearby). Rafting (nearby). Sightseeing (nearby). Spa pool (on-site). Squash courts (nearby). Study (on-site). Ten-pin bowling (nearby). Tramping (nearby). Water skiing (nearby). Wine tasting room. Yachting(nearby). Rich geographic diversity combines with the possibility of enjoying some truly unique recreational pursuits during your stay at Huka Lodge. There are extensive an extensive variety of recreational pursuits and adventure experiences available.. The staff will be only too happy to advise and facilitate, and guides are committed to making all activities enjoyable experiences..
Audio-video equipment. Television. Couriers arranged. Secretarial service. Document Shredding. Computer facilities. Overhead Projector. Mailing service. Slide Projector. Photocopy service. Fax service. Internet access