You need to pay fees to stay at the huts and campsites on this track. Fees vary depending on when you go.

Huts

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Iris Burn and Moturau huts

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Luxmore Hut

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Campsites

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Bookings

In the Great Walks season (28 October 2025 – 30 April 2026)

Bookings are required for huts and campsites.

Book Kepler Track huts and campsites online.

If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut/campsite is full. 

You can book transport between Te Anau and the ends of the tracks, otherwise it's a 50 min walk.

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2025 – 27 October 2025)

Luxmore Hut

Bookings required. Book Luxmore Hut winter stays online.

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used as payment online. Hut Tickets are not valid and can no longer be redeemed for bookings. 

Iris Burn Hut and Campsite, Moturau Hut and Brod Bay Campsite

Bookings not required.

Bunks are first come, first served.

Payment for the hut is with Backcountry Hut Tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass.

Payment for the campsites is with a Campsite Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets. Buy these from a DOC visitor centre before you go, or buy a Pass online. 

Backcountry Hut Tickets | Backcountry Hut Pass | Campsite Pass