About this event
Get ready for one of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine hikes. In February 2028 we are walking the Kepler Track — an iconic loop through Fiordland National Park, known for its majestic alpine vistas and views over Lake Te Anau. An iconic loop track known for its majestic alpine vistas, serene beech forests, and views over Lake Te Anau. Features a long, steady climb to the alpine ridges. Requires good fitness. A loop track. We will catch the shuttle to the trailhead and then back to Te Anau at the end. Accommodation: 2 Nights DOC Huts (Luxmore, Iris Burn).
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What Wakahi Walks does
- Organise the event from start to finish
- Lead the group on the track
- Book huts, campsites or lodges (as applicable)
- Arrange logistics — transport and carpool coordination
- Group coordination and safety planning
- Organise training events
Your contribution covers this organising work — not just the hut bookings.
Costs
| Item | Amount (NZD) | Group Booking |
|---|---|---|
| DOC Huts (2 nights: Luxmore, Iris Burn) | $176 NZ / $264 intl - TBC in April 2027 | Yes |
| Flights | $300 | No |
| Base accommodation (Te Anau, pre/post) | $50-150 | No |
| Return shuttle for the walk | $50-100 TBC | Yes – in November 2027 |
| Pre/post-hike water taxi | TBC | Yes – in November 2027 |
| Member Contribution | $50 NZ / $100 INTL | Yes |
Contributions are due 1 week after huts are booked and are non-refundable. No pulling out after huts are booked unless a suitable replacement is found.
Pre-event and post-event group dinners
We usually meet for a group dinner before the walk and a celebration dinner after it. Both are optional, but most attendees join.
What to bring
Gear
- Backpack 50-65L with a rain cover
- Waterproof pack liner or heavy-duty liner bags
- Broken-in hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag - bunks have mattresses but no bedding
- Quick-dry hiking clothing - no cotton
- Thermal base layers, top and bottom
- Insulated jacket, down or synthetic
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Warm hat and gloves
- Sun hat, sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen
- Trekking poles
- Headtorch plus spare batteries
- 2L water capacity
- Personal first aid and blister care
- Insect repellent - sandflies are constant in Fiordland
- Hut shoes or lightweight sandals
- Quick-dry towel and toiletries
- Earplugs for the shared bunkrooms
- Phone and power bank in a dry bag
- Rubbish bag - everything you carry in comes out
Food
- All food for the full walk - carry it in, carry the rubbish out
- Breakfasts: instant oats, coffee or tea
- Lunches: wraps, crackers, cheese, salami, tuna
- Trail snacks: nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, muesli bars
- Dinners: dehydrated meals, or pasta or couscous with a sauce
- Electrolyte tablets or drink powder
- One spare meal in case the day runs long
- Gas cooking rings are provided in the huts, so no stove is needed
- Water is available at every hut
Important notes
- Participants must arrive in Te Anau no later than February 3 to be ready for the morning transport start. Early booking of Te Anau accommodation is essential due to high season
- All participants must attend group training. If you haven't walked with the group (or not in 6+ months), you must attend at least 2 day walks before the event or face removal and replacement
- Member Contribution due 1 week after hut bookings
Safety
- Moderate/high fitness required
- Organizer carries PLB
- Fast walkers must stay within 500m of the group
- No pulling out once group bookings are made unless an acceptable replacement is found
YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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