Conde Nast's No. l for New Zealands Huka Lodge
NOVEMBER 21, 2007. Huka Lodge has been voted No. 1 in Australia/Pacific in Cond'e Nast Traveler magazine's 2007 Readers' Choice Awards.
Huka Lodge is the only New Zealand property to be listed. Its score of 95.9 out of a possible 100 was awarded on the basis of activities/facilities, food/dining, location, overall design, rooms and service.
This award is the third time in 2007 that readers of similar prestigious publications have ranked Huka Lodge No. 1 in the region.
Alex van Heeren, commented: "These accolades are possible due to the atmosphere of excellence that has been nurtured by the New Zealand Government and Tourism New Zealand.
"I am very proud of our whole team at Huka Lodge because this recognition is a tribute to their commitment to the highest standards of hospitality."
Huka Lodge and sister properties Dolphin Island, Fiji, and Grande Provence, South Africa, comprise The Huka Retreats.




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