Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Iris Burn Campsite

This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Iris Burn valley, on the Kepler Track in Fiordland National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season. Kea are frequent visitors.

Southland, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Fiordland National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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450m

-45.39891, 167.50880

Iris Burn Campsite

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About this campsite

This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Kepler Track. is located nearby. 

Kea are common around this campsite – kea can sometimes damage equipment like tents and packs. If you're worried about your tent and equipment getting damaged we recommend booking a hut.

The use of hut facilities by campers is not permitted. You must carry your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear and so on.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Campsites

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Date range

Adult NZ
18 + years

Adult INT
18+ years

Child NZ
5 to 17 years

Child INT
0 to 17 years

Infant NZ
0 to 4 years

27 October – 30 April

$28

$42

$14

$21

Free

1 May - 30 June 

$10

$10

$5

$5

Free

1 July – 26 October 

$10

$10

$5

$5

Free

is required for the New Zealand rate.

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.

More details

Access: Foot

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 15 unpowered

Trails

Iris Burn Campsite can be accessed on the trails Kepler Track and Iris Burn Marathon from our trail directory.

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