Want to go hiking in the Kepler Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Kepler Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Kepler Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. View of Balloon Loop – Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk loop from Manapouri

10.0km

02:42

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kepler Track Forest Section – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau

26.5km

08:12

930m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk – Beach on Shallow Bay loop from Manapouri

12.9km

03:26

140m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Fiordland Rainforest Path – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau

18.8km

07:00

1,020m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Waiau River – View of Balloon Loop loop from Te Anau

23.2km

06:08

210m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Waiau River – View of Lake Te Anau loop from Manapouri

22.7km

06:00

220m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lake Te Anau – View of the Lake at Sunset loop from Te Anau

10.7km

02:47

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Lake Te Anau – Waiau River loop from Te Anau

22.9km

06:04

220m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of the Lake at Sunset – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau

5.33km

01:23

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Lake Te Anau – Kepler Track Forest Section loop from Te Anau

6.30km

01:39

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Kepler Mountains

1. View of Balloon Loop – Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk loop from Manapouri

2. Kepler Track Forest Section – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau

3. Spirit Lake Wetland Boardwalk – Beach on Shallow Bay loop from Manapouri

4. Fiordland Rainforest Path – Mt Luxmore Hut loop from Te Anau

5. Waiau River – View of Balloon Loop loop from Te Anau

6. Waiau River – View of Lake Te Anau loop from Manapouri

7. Lake Te Anau – View of the Lake at Sunset loop from Te Anau

8. View of Lake Te Anau – Waiau River loop from Te Anau

9. View of the Lake at Sunset – Lake Te Anau loop from Te Anau

10. View of Lake Te Anau – Kepler Track Forest Section loop from Te Anau

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