Luxmore Hut
Located in Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau area in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
This is a 54 bunk, Great Walk hut on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. Bookings are required in all seasons.Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (24 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
- Luxmore Hut - bookings are required. Other huts - bookings not required, first come, first served
- Facilities are reduced
This is one of three DOC Great Walk huts on the Kepler Track - the Luxmore, Iris Burn and Moturau. There are also campsites at Brod Bay and Iris Burn.
This hut sits well above the bush line (1085m) and has a fantastic view from the deck across the Kepler Mountains and over Lake Te Anau. Great for sunset and sunrise photos, and a wonderful day walk option from Te Anau.
Facilities and services
In the Great Walks season (24 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
- 54 bunks with mattresses in a communal sleeping layout.
- Water supply, flushing toilets, wash basins with cold running water (but no showers).
- Heating with fuel available, and solar lighting in the communal kitchen area.
- Cooking facilities with fuel, tables and seating (but no cooking utensils).
- A friendly conservation ranger - they like to chat, they know the area well and can tell you about the environment and weather, or help out should an emergency arise.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
- Gas is not provided - you will need to bring your own cooking stove.
- Flush toilets are replaced with pit toilets.
- Running water is turned off inside the huts. Water can be obtained from the outside water tank, if this is frozen, then from the nearest water course or by melting snow.
- There are no conservation rangers based at the huts.
- Beds are on a first come, first served basis
Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 24 October. Passes cannot be used from 25 October to 30 April.
In the Great Walks season (24 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $68 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $102 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $51 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $0 per person, per night
These fees will change on 1 July 2024 - see Great Walks pricing for details.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
Bookings are also required outside the Great Walks season
Book Luxmore Hut winter stays online for 1 May to 28 October. Bookings open 9.30 am, 17 April 2024
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used as payment online. Hut Tickets are not valid, but may be redeemed for a booking at the Fiordland Visitor Centre.
This hut is on the Kepler Track, in Fiordland, and is about 5-6 hours walk from the track start/end (Kepler Carpark).
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CD07
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1178767, N4960153
Weather forecast
Bed bugs in Kepler Track huts
Bed bugs were found at Luxmore Hut in October 2021. We treated the Kepler Track huts every six weeks throughout summer 2021/22 as a precaution. The last known sighting was in February 2022.
Bed bugs are a common occurrence in high use shared sleeping areas. Help to prevent bed bugs spreading by checking your gear before and after staying in our huts. If you have any concerns, or have seen any, contact the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 249 7924 |
| fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |