The Fiordland Triilogy — 3 Great Walks, February 2027
Quote from Rafick on May 7, 2026, 8:54 amWe're running three Great Walks in Fiordland in February 2027 — Kepler, Hump Ridge, and Routeburn — spaced deliberately so you can do one, two, or all three without the schedule collapsing on you when Fiordland decides to do what Fiordland does.
As many of you already know, we weren't able to secure Milford Track bookings despite having five people in the queue on opening day. It is what it is — Milford is one of the most sought-after bookings in the country. I will be organising a separate multi-day event near Queenstown later in the year to make up for it. I'm considering Cascade Saddle as a centrepiece — more on that once I've confirmed the details.
February is statistically the most stable month in Fiordland — our best shot at decent weather windows. Don't book your travel out tight against any finish day. Build contingency. Fiordland will use it.The schedule
Kepler Track
8–10 February
4 attending · 11 spots left
60km circular from Te Anau. The Luxmore-to-Iris Burn ridge is the highlight — above the bushline with all of Fiordland laid out below.
11–12 Feb · Rest daysHump Ridge Track
13–15 February
6 attending · 9 spots left
NZ's newest Great Walk. 61km, crosses the Percy Burn Viaduct, alpine ridges with views to Stewart Island.
16 Feb · Rest day17 Feb · Milford Sound visit + Milford Track day walkRather than a full rest day, I'm organising a trip to Milford Sound followed by the classic day walk — starting from Sandfly Point and walking back toward the valley. This is the section most day walkers do in reverse and it gives you a genuine feel for the track without the full four days. A good day out between two Great Walks, and something most of the group will want to tick off regardless.
Routeburn Track
18–20 February
9 attending · 6 spots left
32km through Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Shorter than the others but the alpine sections around Harris Saddle are exposed and spectacular.
What I handle / what you handle
All four events cap at 15. Difficulty 4–5 — solid fitness and multi-day tramping experience required.
- I handle: hut bookings through DOC, shuttle transport on track days, getting the group to and from Te Anau.
- You handle: your accommodation in Te Anau (before and after each track) and your own gear.
Bookings open shortly — subscribe to this topic so you don't miss the confirmation post.
Over to you
If you're thinking about doing two or more, what's making you hesitate? Cost, recovery, weather risk, time off work? Happy to talk through any of it.
And if you've done back-to-back Great Walks before — Fiordland or elsewhere — what worked for you? I'm always looking to refine how I run these.
We're running three Great Walks in Fiordland in February 2027 — Kepler, Hump Ridge, and Routeburn — spaced deliberately so you can do one, two, or all three without the schedule collapsing on you when Fiordland decides to do what Fiordland does.
As many of you already know, we weren't able to secure Milford Track bookings despite having five people in the queue on opening day. It is what it is — Milford is one of the most sought-after bookings in the country. I will be organising a separate multi-day event near Queenstown later in the year to make up for it. I'm considering Cascade Saddle as a centrepiece — more on that once I've confirmed the details.
The schedule
Kepler Track
8–10 February
4 attending · 11 spots left
60km circular from Te Anau. The Luxmore-to-Iris Burn ridge is the highlight — above the bushline with all of Fiordland laid out below.
Hump Ridge Track
13–15 February
6 attending · 9 spots left
NZ's newest Great Walk. 61km, crosses the Percy Burn Viaduct, alpine ridges with views to Stewart Island.
Rather than a full rest day, I'm organising a trip to Milford Sound followed by the classic day walk — starting from Sandfly Point and walking back toward the valley. This is the section most day walkers do in reverse and it gives you a genuine feel for the track without the full four days. A good day out between two Great Walks, and something most of the group will want to tick off regardless.
Routeburn Track
18–20 February
9 attending · 6 spots left
32km through Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Shorter than the others but the alpine sections around Harris Saddle are exposed and spectacular.
What I handle / what you handle
All four events cap at 15. Difficulty 4–5 — solid fitness and multi-day tramping experience required.
- I handle: hut bookings through DOC, shuttle transport on track days, getting the group to and from Te Anau.
- You handle: your accommodation in Te Anau (before and after each track) and your own gear.
Bookings open shortly — subscribe to this topic so you don't miss the confirmation post.
Over to you
If you're thinking about doing two or more, what's making you hesitate? Cost, recovery, weather risk, time off work? Happy to talk through any of it.
And if you've done back-to-back Great Walks before — Fiordland or elsewhere — what worked for you? I'm always looking to refine how I run these.