Visitor Centre to Kepler Track Carpark Walk
Located in Fiordland National Park and Lake Te Anau area in the Fiordland region
|
Introduction
This is an easy walking track along Te Anau lake edge to the start of the Kepler Track, with picnic, swimming and photo spots.3.5 km one way
Dog access
Follow the path south from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre around the edge of the Lake Te Anau, passing through the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary.
Enjoy excellent lake and mountain views as the track crosses open land below the golf course.
The Kepler Track carpark is at the lower end of the lake, and marks the start of the Kepler Track, a 3-4 day Great Walk. From the carpark there is a good view of the lake and the Fiordland National Park.
Just past the carpark are the control gates, where there is a view of the lake water flowing into the Waiau River. The control gates regulate water flows between Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri for the West Arm hydroelectric power station.
There is a toilet at the Kepler Track carpark, and another 5 minutes along the track to Dock Bay.
For a longer walk and a taste of the Kepler Track, combine this walk with other tracks starting at the Kepler Track carpark.
This walk starts from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre on Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 249 7924 |
| fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |