Kepler Track
DOC track · Fiordland
Kepler Track is a 59.5 km Great Walk in Fiordland with 1,786 m of climbing and a high point of 1,456 m.
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.
Track stats
| Distance | 59.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,786 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,731 m |
| Highest point | 1,456 m |
| Lowest point | 181 m |
| Region | Fiordland |
| Start | -45.39554, 167.49654 |
| End | -45.39904, 167.50935 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Iris Burn Hut (on the track)
- Moturau Hut (on the track)
- Luxmore Hut (on the track)
- Shallow Bay Hut (0.8 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Iris Burn Campsite (on the track)
- Brod Bay Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Kepler Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Kepler Track: Carpark to Dock Bay and Brod Bay (15.5 km away)
- Kepler Track: Carpark to Rainbow Reach (15.6 km away)
- Kepler Track: Rainbow Reach to Shallow Bay or Moturau Hut (15.6 km away)
- Stockyard Cove Track (16.7 km away)
- Visitor Centre to Te Anau Bird Sanctuary Walk (17.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kepler Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.