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Huka
Lodge
Taupo, New Zealand
 Huka
Lodge, 300m
upstream from the famous Huka Falls, started
as a fishing lodge on the banks of the Waikato
River 60 years ago, attracting anglers from
around the world. The now luxurious lodge
lures anyone seeking one of the world's very
best retreats.
Consistently
amongst the award-winners of the Top Hotels
of the World, Huka Lodge is surrounded by
magnificent natural beauty.
Set
within 7 hectares of parklike grounds, Huka
Lodge has 20 guest suites, each set separately
in native bush only metres from the river.
Meals are table d'hote and feature the freshest
and best of NZ produce. The Trophy Room is
ideal for cocktail parties and small meetings.
The
winter spawning runs into the tributary streams
of Lake Taupo and is spectacular.
During the summer months dry fly fishing reaches
its peak and the wilderness rivers are the
best place to catch quality Rainbow and Brown
Trout in the rivers.
Lake
Taupo offers excellent fishing all year round
and
there is no closed season.
 The
Owner’s Cottage at Huka Lodge sits on an elevated
and sunny promontory above the Waikato River,
within the grounds of Huka Lodge. Virtually
completely hidden from view, this luxurious
hideaway enjoys stunning views downstream
to the mighty Huka Falls.
The picturesque wooden cottage was originally
built in 1937, for Americans Commander and
Mrs. Fitzhugh Green of Long Island, on land
leased from Alan Pye.
Four spacious guest suites are anchored by
a central living room, dining area, kitchen
and a den. The colour palette is deliberately
muted with elegant use of soft cream hues
for the walls and bleached Oak wooden parquet
floors throughout. This all contributes to
an ambience of calm restful relaxation within
the cottage.
The
suites all have super-king size beds, crisp
cotton bed linen, and soft feather and down
pillows, and comfortable chairs for lounging.
All suites enjoy the romance of their own
fireplace.
 Each
suite also has a magnificent ensuite bathroom
– twin basins, bath as well as a shower and
the comfort of under-floor heating. The cathedral
style ceiling and generous use of glazing
means the bathrooms enjoy great natural light
levels.
 Two
of the guest suites face the river while the
other two enjoy a beautiful private courtyard
garden aspect. These gardens also feature
one of the magnificent outdoor fireplaces
that can be found tucked away within the environs
of Huka Lodge. All the suites offer every
comfort and that attention to detail that
has become a Huka Lodge trademark.
The
Living Room is the centre of the cottage with
magnificent stone fireplace for blazing log
fires, high ceilings, cream suede couches,
antique leather club chairs – everything you
need to absolutely relax.
All the rooms are used to display works by
some of New Zealand’s foremost artists – Max
Gimblet, Mervyn Taylor, Don Binney, Paul Dibble
and Dick Frizell to name a few. The Owner’s
Cottage at Huka Lodge is furbished generously
with characterful pieces chosen for their
comfort, beauty and history like the wonderful
1920s French Oak chairs in the living room.Should
you choose to dine in the cottage, the dining
table within the Living Room seats 8, however
you may take the secret path through the grounds
to the main Lodge and dine there instead.
A well-equipped kitchen also allows for a
Huka Lodge chef to cook for you or you may
also choose to self cater. The options are
all available. The kitchen has a gas hob,
electric stove, microwave and refrigerator/freezer
with icemaker.
The Den has a workstation featuring desk with
computer and printer. Other diversions include
plasma – screen television and a DVD player,
extremely comfortable leather chairs and a
cozy fireplace complete the picture.
A large outdoor deck extends in a continuous
line from the living room until it meets the
amazing cantilevered infinity pool. The water
line blends seamlessly back into the Waikato
River beyond and the effect is breathtaking.
Yet
another timbered deck at a lower level has
a heated spa pool and you will find plenty
of outdoor furniture suitable for dining,
sunbathing, reading or a quiet nap.
Should you be traveling with staff, provision
has been made for two escort rooms with ensuite
bathrooms designed for single occupancy.
The Owner’s Cottage also has full laundry
facilities should you wish to use them however
you are also able to call Housekeeping at
Huka Lodge should the need arise.
The Owner’s Cottage at Huka Lodge offers the
best of both worlds – a high level of privacy
and independence as well all Huka Lodge guest
amenities just five minutes away should you
require them.
Ideal for a private party of guests or for
members of a family, The Owner’s Cottage at
Huka Lodge is one of the world’s most exclusive
private hideaways.
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