Iris Burn Campsite
Located in Fiordland National Park in the Fiordland region
Introduction
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Iris Burn valley, on the Kepler Track in Fiordland National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.Access
- Foot
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (27 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 26 October 2021):
- Bookings are not required
- Facilities reduced
Dog access
This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Kepler Track.
Fees
In the Great Walks season (27 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $10 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 26 October 2021):
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
New Zealand rates:
- "Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
- who hold a residence class, student or work visa; and
- who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months; and
- for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
- Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Acceptable eligibility proof.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
This campsite is located in a clearing in the Iris Burn valley, on the Kepler Track in Fiordland. It is at least 8-10 hours walk back to the track start/end (Kepler Carpark) in either direction.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
Latitude: -45.39891255, Longitude: 167.50879865
The use of hut facilities by campers is not permitted. You must carry your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear etc.
A resident DOC ranger is stationed at the nearby hut (peak/summer season) and will check your tickets, pass on information about the environment and weather, or help you out should an emergency arise.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
| Full office details | |