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Huka Lodge, a luxury New Zealand lodge on the Waikato River, features manicured lawns with lounge chairs and forested grounds.

Sample Itineraries

From unforgettable adventures to moments of quiet discovery, our suggested itineraries offer a glimpse of what's possible. Find your inspiration, then make the journey your own.

  • Scenic view of the Waikato River flowing near Huka Lodge in Taupō, supporting the Three Nights on the Waikato itinerary.

    Three Nights on the Waikato

    Huka Lodge
    Duration 3 nights
  • Two champagne flutes and a bottle of champagne sit on a table, with a person playing croquet in the blurred background on a manicured lawn.

    Day One | Settle In Riverside

    Explore Huka Lodge’s 17 acres of parkland, play a round of pétanque or tennis, and find a shady spot beneath the willows along the Waikato River. As evening falls, enjoy drinks and canapés overlooking the water before dinner showcasing premium local produce and world-class wines.

    MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
    MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
  • Powerful turquoise water cascades over rocks at Huka Falls, surrounded by lush green forest. A person stands on an overlook to the left.

    Day Two | Follow the River

    Wake to morning mist rising from the Waikato River and enjoy a leisurely country-style breakfast. After lunch, explore Spa Thermal Park and follow the river upstream to Huka Falls, where turquoise waters thunder through a narrow natural channel.

    CHASE THE FALLS
    CHASE THE FALLS
  • Table setting with wine glasses, floral centerpiece, and framed landscape paintings hanging on a dark, paneled wall.

    Return to the lodge for an evening of exceptional food and wine. Dine in the elegant dining room or choose a private setting, from the riverside deck to the intimate wine cellar or heritage Piper Room.

    TAKE YOUR PICK
    TAKE YOUR PICK
  • Man wearing a fishing vest and cap casts a fishing line with a green reel against a blurred green background.

    Day Three | Cast and Cruise

    Head out with a personal guide for a morning of fly fishing in Taupō’s pristine waterways, home to brown and rainbow trout. After lunch, cruise Lake Taupō aboard a luxury vessel or paddle by kayak to the Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings. Return to the lodge for fireside drinks and a four-course dinner.

    CAST A LINE
    CAST A LINE
  • Aerial view of Huka Lodge, a luxury lodge on the Waikato River, New Zealand, surrounded by lush greenery and featuring a pool.

    Day Four | One Last Morning

    Begin your final day with private yoga on the lawn, followed by breakfast in the dining room. Say farewell to the lodge team, or make your departure an adventure with a scenic helicopter flight over Taupō’s spectacular landscape.

    TAKE FLIGHT
    TAKE FLIGHT
Sample itinerary
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