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 in a tussock clearing in the valley. A 20 minute walk from the hut leads to the pretty Iris Burn Waterfall.
Facilities and services
Inside the comfy Iris Burn Hut, Kepler Track
In the Great Walks season (23 October 2018 - 30 April 2019):
- 50 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 2018 - 22 October 2018):
- 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
Getting there
This hut is on the Kepler Track, in Fiordland, and is about 7-8 hours walk from Rainbow Reach - 10 min drive from Te Anau. (Additional 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min walk from the track start/end at Te Anau Control Gates/Kepler Carpark).
Location
Iris Burn Hut, with Spire Peak in view
NZTopo50 map sheet: CD07
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E11703138, N49580472
Fees
In the Great Walks season (23 October 2018 - 30 April 2019):
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $65 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $130 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $130 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2018 - 22 October 2018):
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): $15 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 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 (such as a New Zealand drivers licence, utility bill or a copy of a passport).
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
Book Iris Burn Hut online or contact: