Iris Burn Hut

About this hut

This is one of three DOC Great Walk huts on the Kepler Track - the  Luxmore, Iris Burn and Moturau. There are also campsites at Brod Bay and Iris Burn. 

This hut sits in a tussock clearing in the valley. A 20 minute walk from the hut leads to the pretty Iris Burn Waterfall.

is located nearby. It must be booked online. 

Facilities and services

In the Great Walks season (27 October 2026 – 30 April 2027)

• 50 bunks with mattresses in a communal sleeping layout.
• Water supply, flushing toilets, wash basins with cold running water (but no showers).
• Heating with fuel available, and solar lighting in the communal kitchen area.
• Cooking facilities with fuel, tables and seating (but no cooking utensils).
• A friendly conservation ranger - they like to chat, they know the area well and can tell you about the environment and weather, or help out should an emergency arise.

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2026 – 26 October 2026)

• Gas is not provided - you will need to bring your own cooking stove.
• Flush toilets are replaced with pit toilets.
• Running water is turned off inside the huts. Water can be obtained from the outside water tank, if this is frozen, then from the nearest water course or by melting snow.
• There are no conservation rangers based at the huts.
• Beds are on a first come, first served basis

Facilities

Cooking, Heating, Mattresses, Lighting, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

Iris Burn and Moturau huts

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

$88

$132

$44

$66

Free

1 May – 30 June 

$30

$30

$15

$15

Free

1 July– 26 October 

$30

$30

$15

$15

Free

is required for the New Zealand rate.

Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 28 October. Passes cannot be used from 29 October to 30 April.

Bookings

Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.

Trails

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