Ultra-LuxuryCountryside
Taupō, New Zealand
20 lodge suites and 2 private residences
Opened 1924
Virginia Fisher (1984 main lodge and suites); landscape by Suzanne Turley
Taupō, New Zealand
Open-air private dining and cocktails among fruit trees
The Orchard
At Huka Lodge, Taupō, New Zealand
Set among fruit trees and warmed by braziers, The Orchard is an outdoor private setting for up to 12 seated guests at two tables of six, or as many as 40 for cocktails and canapés. It has the largest published cocktail capacity among the private spaces and a distinctly garden-led atmosphere. No seasonal operating calendar, weather alternative, hours, weekly closure, notice period, accessibility route, or automatic inclusion is published. Confirm availability, the event format, and any supplement directly with the lodge.
The Orchard FAQ
- How do I arrange The Orchard at Huka Lodge?
- Up to 12 seated at two tables of 6, or 40 for cocktails and canapés; required notice is not published
- When is The Orchard available?
- No seasonal schedule, separate hours, or weekly closure are published
- Is The Orchard included at Huka Lodge?
- Private-dining inclusion is not published; confirm the arrangement and any supplement with the lodge
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated August 2026