Relais & Châteaux is a world in and of itself, unlike any other. A warm, welcoming, gourmet affair awaits where outstanding quality is coupled with each individual property's passion for their own region and its terroir.
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Relais & Châteaux offers you a veritable world tour. Whatever the occasion, however long you stay, each of our hotels will offer you the very best of its culture and region. Our TV Channel See our thematic videos
When you experience Relais & Châteaux, you experience a whole array of sensations. Each of our properties offers the opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled range of sensory experiences, where the beauty of a particular place, the warmth of the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine are in perfect harmony. Scents and tastes, landscapes and colours make every stay a rare and intense experience.
Discover the excellent cuisine served in our properties: traditional or contemporary, it never fails to be wonderfully creative. This creativity is recognised throughout the world, as our Grands Chefs are considered to be the pinnacle of fine dining.
Unique in the world: the “Huka Experience”, a scenic helicopter flight over the magnificent Kaimanawa Ranges, the Unesco World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park and a scenic boat cruise on New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo
Leave the real world behind at Huka Lodge, a place of unrivalled beauty on the banks of the Waikato River with its hypnotic turquoise green waters, located just upstream from the mighty Huka Falls. This part of the world enjoys a gentle climate, a leisurely pace and a spectacular landscape of snow-capped volcanic mountain peaks, wild tussock, lush wilderness and clear blue lakes and streams. Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge has become one of New Zealand’s most iconic retreats. Comfort, ambience, gourmet cuisine, fine wine and attentive service all ensure extraordinary hospitality. On its approximately seven hectares of manicured grounds, guest rooms provide secluded accommodation. Guests can choose from an array of activities, including the “Huka Experience”, a scenic helicopter flight over the magnificent Kaimanawa Ranges, the Unesco World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park and a scenic boat cruise on New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo.