Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

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Te Anau, New Zealand

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the remarkable Kepler Track on this full day tour, including helicopter and water taxi. Reach the Luxmore Hut by helicopter, taking in panoramic mountain views at this iconic hiking location. Venture on an alpine hike before descending through native beech forest to the sandy lake shore, where you’ll catch a water taxi back to Te Anau.

Walking poles, rain jackets and safety equipment all provided
This full day hiking tour is ideal for explorers
Round trip from Te Anau, with water taxi and helicopter ride included
This intimate tour will have a maximum of twelve people

What's Included

Walking poles and rain jackets are provided if these items are required.
Coffee and/or Tea

Hot drinks are available along the hike as required.
Te Anau accommodation pick up and drop off.
Helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track
Safety and communication equipment is carried by the guide.
Local, experienced, nature guide.
Water taxi across Lake Te Anau

Lunch

Please bring some lunch with you or pre-order directly with the provider (extra charge)
Bottled water

Bring a fill re-usable water bottle with you

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Fiordland Community Events Centre
20/22 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
If you have not selected your accommodation please meet us at the Event Center, there is plenty of free all day parking here for any vehicle. Please wait on the steps of the facility, or where we can see you, thank you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

What To Expect

Lake Te Anau

Fiordland Trips & Tramps

Fiordland National Park

Luxmore Hut Track

Kepler Track

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Recommended minimum age 8 years, maximum age 70 years
Track is well maintained and well formed, however can be uneven and rocky in places.

Operates in all weather conditions (including rain) unless the operator deems it to be unsafe. Please carry a good, waterproof rain jacket, drinking water, any medication that you may require and wear practical, sturdy shoes for walking in (heels, slip on shoes, jandals/flip flops/thongs are not suitable). Do not wear jeans as they become cold and heavy when wet. The operator can provide a good rain coat and walking poles, please contact them in advance to have this arranged.
The operator may refuse participation if clients are not dressed suitably.
Medium - high level of fitness required, minimum 800 m descent, 8 km walk (from Luxmore Hut), walking time 3-6 hours. We will also explore above the hut in the alpine area, but do not go to the summit.
The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip, note the sustained down hill can be tough on knees.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 33 reviews

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Great trek

Quentin_H, Mar 2025

Fantastic guided hike on part of the Kepler track (about nine miles or 14 km total) with great views

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thanks Quentin for your lovely review. We are so glad to hear you had a fantastic day!

Great Day!

Carolyn_C, Jan 2024

It was great to see a DOC hut, and the hike down to the lake was easy and beautiful! A good way to see the landscape without having to hike up the mountain!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Yes, the heli hike on the Kepler Track is a great taste of the different environments and suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. In just one day you get to see a lot! Thanks for your lovely review.