Huka Lodge vs The Lindis:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Huka Lodge had more branded searches than The Lindis among luxury lodges in New Zealand. Huka Lodge had about 3,680 branded searches, while The Lindis had 1,310. Huka Lodge made up 21.7% of all luxury lodge searches we track, and The Lindis accounted for 7.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about luxury lodges, both Huka Lodge and The Lindis appeared in all three answers. Huka Lodge was mentioned before The Lindis in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Huka Lodge, about 3 searches for every 1 for The Lindis
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Huka Lodge, named ahead of The Lindis in 2 of 3 answers
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Top luxury lodges in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Huka Lodge and The Lindis showed up in all three answers. Huka Lodge was listed before The Lindis in two of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kauri Cliffs3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Huka Lodge3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Lindis3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Matakauri Lodge3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Cape Kidnappers1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Blanket Bay1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which luxury lodge should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best luxury lodges in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best luxury lodge in New Zealand for a romantic getaway?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury lodges nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury accommodation nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Huka Lodge or The Lindis more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Huka Lodge and The Lindis by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six luxury lodges we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Huka Lodge, The Lindis. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cape Kidnappers | Kauri Cliffs | Huka Lodge | Blanket Bay | The Lindis | Matakauri Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.3% | 21.2% | 24.1% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.3% | 21.6% | 20.3% | 11% | 4.9% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.1% | 20.6% | 18.8% | 10% | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.6% | 21.6% | 20.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.2% | 22.1% | 17.2% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 38% | 21.3% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 24.1% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 10.7% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 13.6% | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 25.2% | 16.3% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 20.7% | 13.2% | 8.2% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 33% | 22.8% | 21.7% | 11.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% |
How has the Huka Lodge and The Lindis comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Huka Lodge was ahead of The Lindis in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Huka Lodge’s share of searches among luxury lodges in New Zealand moved from 24.1% to 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.5K to 3.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Lindis’ share of searches among luxury lodges in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand luxury lodges in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Huka Lodge gained share of searches among luxury lodges in New Zealand, from 20.7% to 21.7%.
The Lindis’ share of searches among luxury lodges in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 9.4% to 7.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Huka Lodge’s and The Lindis’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Huka Lodge
4 branded search terms
- huka lodge
- huka lodge dining
- huka lodge hotel
- hukalodge
The Lindis
2 branded search terms
- lindis lodge
- the lindis
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