Luxmore Hut
Fiordland National Park • Fiordland
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Forecast point: Luxmore Hut (1085m)
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- About
- This is a 54 bunk, Great Walk hut on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. Bookings are required in all seasons.
- 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 well above the bush line (1085m) and has a fantastic view from the deck across the Kepler Mountains and over Lake Te Anau. Great for sunset and sunrise photos, and a wonderful day walk option from Te Anau.
Facilities and services
In the Great Walks season (27 October 2026 – 30 April 2027)
- 54 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
Luxmore Hut
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
| 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 | $35 | $35 | $17.50 | $17.50 | Free |
| 1 July – 26 October | $35 | $35 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 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.
Bookings are also required outside the Great Walks season
Book Luxmore Hut winter stays online for 1 May to 28 October.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used as payment online. Hut Tickets are not valid and can no longer be redeemed for bookings.
Getting there
This hut is on the Kepler Track, in Fiordland, and is about 5-6 hours walk from the track start/end (Kepler Carpark).
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CD07
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1178767, N4960153
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