Huka Lodge

Perched above the Waikato River near the thundering Huka Falls, this intimate lodge has been a trout fisherman's retreat forever and quietly evolved into something rather more. Twenty-five suites and two private cottages sit on 17 acres, each room with heated floors and a fireplace for when you come back damp. Days run from fly fishing to vintage Aston Martins on a nearby track. A Forbes Four Star property and ranked on the World's 50 Best Hotels list.