Iris Burn Hut
Fiordland National Park • Fiordland
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Forecast point: Luxmore Hut (1085m) · 8.7km away
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- About
- This is a 50 bunk, Great Walk hut on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.
- Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
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.
Iris Burn Campsite is located nearby. It must be booked online.
Facilities and services
In the Great Walks season (27 October 2026 – 30 April 2027)
- 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 2026 – 26 October 2026)
- 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
Fees and bookings
Fees
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
| Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 October – 30 April | $88 | $132 | $44 | $66 | Free |
| 1 May – 30 June | $30 | $30 | $15 | $15 | Free |
| 1 July– 26 October | $30 | $30 | $15 | $15 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 28 October. Passes cannot be used from 29 October to 30 April.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
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).
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CD07
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E11703138, N49580472
Know before you go
Kea are present in the Iris Burn area and on the alpine section of the track. These inquisitive birds are interested in your camping gear, so be aware of potential damage to your tent and guard your gear to avoid damage or loss.
Prevent the spread of didymo
Didymo is present in Lake Te Anau, Lake Manapouri and the Waiau River, but is not currently in the pristine Iris Burn River.
All visitors should take precautions to avoid transporting didymo when on the Kepler Track, including when swimming/fishing/boating/kayaking.
Do not take water from these areas, avoid filling water bottles, and avoid swimming in the rivers after swimming in the lakes.
More information about preventing the spread of freshwater pests in Fiordland National Park.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut