Iris Burn Campsite

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.

In the Great Walks season (29 October 2019 – 30 April 2020):

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): $40 per person, per night
• Child (17 years and under): $40 per person, per night

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2019 - 28 October 2019):

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 are required in the Great Walks season.

Book Iris Burn Campsite online or contact:

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.