96.32% HUKA LODGE

New_Zealand New_Zealand

Fishing lodge at Lake Taupo (North Island), synonymous with the best New Zealand has to offer for both scenery and style.

ROOMS 20 secluded suites in seven hectares of grounds; The Owner's Cottage (four double bedrooms) for private groups Food Modern Kiwi cuisine (risotto of mussels with Kalamata olives; baby fennel and gurnard fillet) served in the candlelit dining room, on the terrace or outdoors. Well-stocked wine cellar

FOOD Modern Kiwi cuisine (risotto of mussels with Kalamata olives; baby fennel and gurnard fillet) served in the candlelit dining room, on the terrace or outdoors. Well-stocked wine cellar

SERVICE Discreet: guests are encouraged to slowly relax into their surroundings

FACILITIES Natural hot springs in the grounds; swimming-pool complex; tennis; fly fishing; hunting; river rafting; golf; helicopter excursions

COST Doubles from NZ$650 (about £255) per person per night, including dinner, breakfast, use of all lodge facilities and Taupo airport transfers

Huka Falls Road, Taupo, New Zealand (00 64 7 378 5791; fax: 378 0427; www.hukalodge.com; www.slh.com)