In 1924 Irishman Alan Pye founded Huka Lodge as a fishermen’s camp with a gathering of white canvas tents lining the banks of the trout-rich Waikato River. His successor Alex van Heeren set about transforming the camp into a luxury lodge fit for a queen. Today, Huka Lodge remains one of the world’s most celebrated luxury retreats, synonymous with refined hospitality in an extraordinary natural setting