Landmark
Brod Bay
KM ≈5.6 · ≈204 m (669 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Kepler Track Permit
Fiordland National Park · Fiordland, New Zealand
Great Walk loop from the Kepler Track car park near Te Anau, with Luxmore (54 bunks), Iris Burn (50 bunks) and Moturau (40 bunks) huts and campsites at Brod Bay and Iris Burn. A valid booking is required in the Great Walks season.
Get an alert when every night of your Kepler Track itinerary has room for your group.
How booking the Kepler Track works
Kepler Track: Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, New Zealand. The Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings. Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Kepler Track elevation profile
Landmark
Brod Bay
Distance ≈5.6 km (3.5 mi) of 44.6 km (27.7 mi)
5.6 km Brod Bay44.6 km Moturau Hut
- Distance
- ≈5.6 km (3.5 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈204 m (669 ft)
Kepler Track landmarks
Map of the Kepler Track, a loop from Brod Bay
3 of 3 places in this section
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How to get a Kepler Track permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, New Zealand
- Distance
- 60 km (37.3 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Kepler Track on bookings.doc.govt.nz. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check bookings.doc.govt.nz and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 111.
How much a Kepler Track permit costs
Kepler Track permit fee: Huts NZ$88 (New Zealand adult) or NZ$132 (international adult) per night in the Great Walks season; campsites NZ$28 or NZ$42 per night.
Kepler Track FAQ
How do I book the Kepler Track?
Book each hut or campsite night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz. A booking is required in the Great Walks season, 27 October 2026 to 30 April 2027, and DOC runs a virtual queue when bookings open.
When does Kepler Track booking open?
For stays from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, bookings opened on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 9:30 am New Zealand time. DOC had not published the 2027/28 dates on 29 October 2026, so that date is last year's pattern.
How much does the Kepler Track cost?
In the Great Walks season huts are NZ$88 per adult at the New Zealand rate and NZ$132 at the international rate, per night. Campsites are NZ$28 or NZ$42. Children and infants pay less or nothing. These are the 2026/27 prices.
How long is the Kepler Track?
The six DOC stages add up to ≈60.1 km (37.3 mi), a loop from the car park near Te Anau. Hut and campsite stops are Brod Bay, Luxmore, Iris Burn and Moturau.
Which huts are on the Kepler Track?
Luxmore Hut (54 bunks), Iris Burn Hut (50 bunks) and Moturau Hut (40 bunks). The campsites are at Brod Bay and Iris Burn.
When does the Kepler Track Great Walks season start?
On 27 October 2026 and it ends on 30 April 2027. Outside those dates DOC does not require a booking, but facilities and prices differ.
Can I get a Kepler Track booking if the huts are full?
Nights from a cancellation go back on the DOC system. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.