10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and light showers developing this evening.
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Iris Burn Hut
This is a 50 bunk, Great Walk hut on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.
Hut category
Great Walk
Capacity
50 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Iris Burn Hut
Iris Burn Hut is closed until 27 October
Iris Burn Hut is closed for major renovations and will re-open on 27 October 2026 for the Great Walk season. Do not plan to stay at the hut when walking the Kepler Track this winter. Luxmore Hut and Moturau Hut remain open, but there is no hut accommodation between them during this period. Iris Burn Campsite remains open – campers must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for winter conditions. First published on 26 March 2026.
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Fiordland National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Scattered showers, becoming confined south of Doubtful Sound in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with one or two morning showers south of Secretary Island.
13 October 2026
Heavy rain developing, with snow to 2400 metres.
14 October 2026
Rain, with snow to 1900 metres, turning to showers.
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About Iris Burn Hut
This is a 50 bunk, Great Walk hut on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.
Facilities at Iris Burn Hut
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.