Iris Burn Campsite
Image: Ruth McKie | Creative Commons
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.Campsite overview
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 2020 - 26 October 2020):
- Bookings are not required
- Facilities reduced
Dog access
About this campsite
This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Kepler Track.
Getting there
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.
Location
Latitude: -45.39891255, Longitude: 167.50879865
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 2020 - 26 October 2020):
Walking the track outside the Great Walk season should only be attempted by fit, experienced and well equipped trampers.
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 - see acceptable eligibility proof.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
Know before you go
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 | |