For an extraordinary adventure Down Under, there’s no more spectacular getaway than New Zealand’s Huka Lodge, a Virtuoso Lodge on the banks of the Waikato River, in the heart of the North Island’s sportsman’s playground. The main lodge is tastefully elegant with blazing log fires, antique country furniture and warm wooden floors. Just 20 Lodge Rooms and The Owner’s Cottage are tucked along the banks of the River, upstream from the mighty Huka Falls in Taupo. 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. Daytimes, you’ll enjoy a wide range of fishing excursions — the heli-fishing takes in some of the best trout-fishing territory in the world. Non-fishers can stroll the gardens, play tennis or swim and boat in the nearby lakes and rivers. In the evening, sit down to one of New Zealand’s premiere culinary showcases, boasting the region’s finest wines with a five-course dinner.
