A note from Holland, Europe. Tramped the Kepler-track in february 1988. Six out of seven days bad weather, but the huts were nice and brandnew. On february 24th the track was officially opened by high ranking officials, who used a helicopter for their "tramp". Since the weather was so bad. they offered me a helicopter-ride from the Luxmore-hut to the Luxmore-pass. This is the only time ever I got a lift on a helicopter !!
Hiked it in Feb 2003. Watching the scenery makes me feel like it was yesterday. one of my best traveling days ever. 4 days of constant sun after a snow blizzard.
I love Kepler more than other tracks like Routeburn and Milford because of its looping track, where you don't have to hitchhike or swapping car keys to other trampers (my personal experience) when you reach the final points of the track and want to drive back to your hotel etc. It's more well-maintained too compared to others.
God I miss hiking😂 watching youtube videos like this keeps me going atm. Looking forward to getting out there again once this is all over. And this one definitely just made it on my bucket list :)
Blair Macdonald it takes a little extra explanation for some international visitors, but it’s a Kiwi peculiarity and one that’s likely to last for a while yet!
Only the brain dead. NZ sadly averages twelve trampers killed each year mostly due to gross stupidity. The Greenlea helicopter rescue responded to over thirty rescues on just one track alone last year. And for those overseas visitors, a one hour flight to Rotorua for treatment will cost almost as much a biz class ticket from NZ to Europe return.
Water taxi to Dock Bay or Brod Bay, then hike back to Te Anau. About 3.5 hours counting from when you get on the boat. Bus to Rainbow Reach, then hike back to Te Anau. About 5 hours counting from when you get on the bus.
The huts are booked online and are open for booking usually from June. Check the Department of Conservation website. In the the height of the season the popular tracks will book up very, very quickly. I suggest you have your itinerary planned and be aware of when the bookings open.
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A note from Holland, Europe. Tramped the Kepler-track in february 1988. Six out of seven days bad weather, but the huts were nice and brandnew. On february 24th the track was officially opened by high ranking officials, who used a helicopter for their "tramp". Since the weather was so bad. they offered me a helicopter-ride from the Luxmore-hut to the Luxmore-pass. This is the only time ever I got a lift on a helicopter !!
Hiked it in Feb 2003. Watching the scenery makes me feel like it was yesterday. one of my best traveling days ever. 4 days of constant sun after a snow blizzard.
Fantastic video giving a great over view of the trip a great heads up good on you DOC!
I love Kepler more than other tracks like Routeburn and Milford because of its looping track, where you don't have to hitchhike or swapping car keys to other trampers (my personal experience) when you reach the final points of the track and want to drive back to your hotel etc. It's more well-maintained too compared to others.
One of the great walks of New Zealand! On the bucket list for sure
God I miss hiking😂 watching youtube videos like this keeps me going atm. Looking forward to getting out there again once this is all over. And this one definitely just made it on my bucket list :)
Awesome trail, don't forget the deet and warm layers. Cold in March at night
Really good video! I'm looking forward to do the Kepler track in March next year
isabelkoenig1997 glad you like it! Have a great trip.
Plan on doing this trek, Inca trail and Everest base camp next year!! So stoked!!
amazing video, very useful and Much needed!
We’ll do this in easter. Im so pumped!!!
I did this in June. It was very hard. Snow blizzard, knee deep snow. Took 8 hours from Luxmore Hut to the next one. So keep in mind :)
Nice. Keep our language; tramping, great word.
Blair Macdonald it takes a little extra explanation for some international visitors, but it’s a Kiwi peculiarity and one that’s likely to last for a while yet!
What kind of a jerk would give this video a thumbs down????
I was thinking the same^^
Trail runners. It should be listed as a half day hike.
Only the brain dead. NZ sadly averages twelve trampers killed each year mostly due to gross stupidity. The Greenlea helicopter rescue responded to over thirty rescues on just one track alone last year. And for those overseas visitors, a one hour flight to Rotorua for treatment will cost almost as much a biz class ticket from NZ to Europe return.
Magnificent. Thanks for sharing 👍
All booked to do this in Jan! Can't wait...gotta get back into multi-day hiking shape in the meantime 😅😅
Will do it one day.
In New Zealand a hike is a walk which is done within a day whereas a tramp is a lot longer with overnight stays in either huts or camping.
Guys what is the song right at the beginning please? Your videos are so helpful 👍🏻😊
I love it, and the sound of the Kea 😍
Four days? I only had enough food for two. So I did it in two. It was a cool trip, nonetheless.
I want to know the background sound for my assignment 😭😭😭 please share it🥺
Day trip how far u can walk and come back to Te Anau...??
Water taxi to Dock Bay or Brod Bay, then hike back to Te Anau. About 3.5 hours counting from when you get on the boat.
Bus to Rainbow Reach, then hike back to Te Anau. About 5 hours counting from when you get on the bus.
Doing this in 4 days
How was it?
where do you sleep in this 4 day hike?
At each of the huts, 2 of which were noted in the video. Speak to Doc to find out more
The huts are booked online and are open for booking usually from June. Check the Department of Conservation website. In the the height of the season the popular tracks will book up very, very quickly. I suggest you have your itinerary planned and be aware of when the bookings open.
Just hope we don't get to many movie makers using and abusing its natural heritage for what God created it for, its all natural beauty
Frank Clarke glaciers rather than God or gods were responsible for creating this beautiful landscape.
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