Huka Lodge

Journalist Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year on the road writing about travel, food and wine. Recently, she sampled the exquisite cuisine of Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, and we share her story written for Relais & Châteaux's magazine Instants, with you.

Huka Lodge Executive Chef, Paul Froggatt, launches Destination Great Lake Taupo's new human interest campaign 'Aroha'. Celebrating a love of Taupo through the genuine aroha (love) and passion of local talent like Paul has seen the campaign select a series of ambassadors who share how their aroha for Taupo defines them and inspires their work.

Three luxury retreats; Huka Lodge, Wharekauhau Country Estate & Blanket Bay Lodge, sharing nearly 150 years of pioneering spirit and heritage, come together for the first time to offer the Pioneers Package. Includes over NZ$1,500 worth of complimentary signature experiences.

Huka Lodge has a wide-ranging number of sustainability initiatives in place, with a lot more to come. The latest, a collaboration with For the Better Good, embraces the use of recyclable water bottles made from plants.

Our latest programme of Events promises to enliven and entertain you over the autumn-winter months, with our inaugural Huka Lodge Fly Fishing Tournament, a stunning Big Red Dinner with FROMM, and the return appearance of two outstanding events – our decadent Pure Extravagance Weekend and the thrilling Formula Challenge in Style.

A new, exciting lifestyle package adds further dimension to a beautifully curated collection – introducing Art Lovers. Created as a one or two-night experience for guests who have a keen interest in learning more about the dynamic New Zealand art scene, this package offers opportunity to visit galleries and view works, personally escorted by our art guide.