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.

Huka Lodge was the chosen destination for a stunning photo shoot by Wish Magazine, published by The Australian. See the latest looks from the world's top fashion houses, at one of the world's best retreats.

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.

Huka Lodge was thrilled to discover we have been included in The Tatler Guide to New Zealand. Created by Ralph Bestic, this is an exclusive list of the best New Zealand has to offer by way of hospitality. The guide, for United Kingdom readers, was released in advance of the recent visit to this country, by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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.

A new package bringing together flora and fauna foraging in the wild, the Maori way, with local 'iwi' tribal member Tom. Then back at the Lodge, cooking what you have gathered with Chef Paul, in an insightful and authentic cultural conversation.