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General info
- Length/ duration
60km loop
- Season
October - April
- Hut Bookings
Required
Book through DOC
Bookings
Hut and campsite passes on the Kepler Track are released through the Department of Conservation and sell out within hours. Mark the date in your diary and be ready to book the moment they go live.
Missed out?
Don't worry, our Milford Experience Package lets you experience the magic of Fiordland without the overnight booking commitment.
Getting There
Take the hassle out of organising track transport for the Kepler Track and choose a Great Walks bus. Our bus depart from Queenstown and Te Anau return.
To make your preparation easier you can also hire top hiking and camping gear or buy a food package with everything you need for your hike.
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Buses
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Packages
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Car Relocation
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Water Taxi
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Good to know
Fitness
The Kepler Track is suitable for hikers with a good level of fitness.
What to take
Pack for all conditions as weather can change quickly in any season. For a full kit list visit our What to Take, or choose our Hire Equipment or Food package when you book if you'd prefer to travel light.
Know before you go
There is no cellphone coverage on the track, no food available at the huts, dogs are not permitted, and travel insurance is recommended as track closures are possible. Campers cannot use the hut facilities.
Accommodation
The Kepler Track huts provide simple accommodation including bunks, mattresses, heating, toilets, basic cooking facilities (you will need to bring your own cooking utensils), solar-powered lighting and cold running water (boil before use). Showers are not provided.
The two campsites along the track have toilets, sinks and a water supply, some have picnic tables and shelters but be aware campers can’t use hut facilities.
Helpful links
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Great Walks App
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Hut Tickets
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What to Pack
FAQs
- How long is the Kepler Track?
The walk is a 60km loop.
- Do you have to stay at every hut on the Routeburn Track?
Along the Kepler Track you’ll find three huts and two campsites all of which need to be booked via DoC well in advance during the Great Walks season. Please be aware camping or staying overnight in the shelters at Forest Burn and Hanging Valley is not permitted.
- Can I store my luggage with you?
Yes, however we can only provide luggage storage on the Milford Track as our lock up is in Te Anau. If you require luggage storage for the Routeburn or Kepler Track we recommend that you speak to your hotel about their luggage storage facilities.
- Do you operate all year round?
We offer a regular service throughout the Great Walks and track season which runs from the 1st November - 30th April. We also operate during fringe season (the first month of off season) which is when the huts become available. Please bear in mind that during fridge season the huts are unavailable to book so operate on a first come first serve basis and they also do not have power.
If you are looking to walk outside the Great Walks season (1st May -31st October) then we do also offer a private charter service. - Can I be picked up or dropped off at my accommodation?
To ensure all buses leave and arrive on time, we pick all our guests up from set locations - please see below.
- Where do the buses depart from, and return to?
Our buses all depart and return to convenient pick up locations:
Central Queenstown, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown, 9300
Frankton Bus Terminus, Queenstown, 9300
Queenstown Airport Pick-up/Drop -Off, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300
Te Anau Central, Fiordland Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600
Milford Sound Information Centre & Cafe, 83 Milford Sound Highway, Milford Sound, 9679
- When do your buses depart?
You can find our 2025/2026 bus time table here.