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Kepler Track

South Island  >  New Zealand

The eastern part of the Fiordland National Park is easy to access because of the Kepler Track and other well managed tracks.

Added* by Paul Poletajew
Most recent update 8 marec 2022

Description

The ca. 60 km long route of the Kepler Track is not just a very beautiful hike, but also interesting for its birds. For some species this is maybe the easiest accessible area to see in the wild and it covers different habitats, such as alpine tussock meadows, native forest and a little swamp area. Highlights are the endangered Blue Duck and the New Zealand Falcon, as well as the Southern Brown Kiwi.

Details

Access

To walk the track you need to pay a fee. The track itself is very well maintained, but it is an alpine multiday hike, so be aware that you need to fit the phsical requirements for such a walk. It is also possible to walk to the Iris Burn Hut and back on a single day, what is also the ornithologically most interesting part.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Plain , Wetland , Canyon/cliff , Lake , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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