Kepler Track

Southland · New Zealand

Distance59.4 km (36.9 mi)all 5 sections

Climb1,903 m (6,243 ft)1,846 m (6,056 ft) down

High point1,454 m (4,770 ft)lowest 181 m (594 ft)

DOC's time3-4 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeIntermediate, Advanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 5 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Walk along the shores of beech-forested lakes and up to tussock-covered ridgelines with spectacular views. From May to late October, conditions can be challenging – only attempt if you have the skills and experience.

Huts on or near the track

Moturau Hut (187 m, bookable)
Iris Burn Hut (458 m, bookable)
Luxmore Hut (1046 m, bookable)

Campsites

Iris Burn Campsite (458 m)
Brod Bay Campsite (208 m)

Kepler Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.