The Top 9 Lakes in the Kepler Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Kepler Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kepler Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Brod bay Camp is a space dedicated to camping, which is located on the shore of Lake Te Anau.
If you arrive there not too late you will be lucky …
If you arrive there not too late you will be lucky …
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Moturau Hut is a refuge with 40 places divided into dormitories. As with the other two Kepler Track refuges, it is essential to reserve your place well in advance:
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/huts/moturau-hut …
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/huts/moturau-hut …
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Shallow Bay forms a magnificent cove. Its long white sand beach will allow you a relaxing and calm stroll after your day of hiking.
You can also simply sit down …
You can also simply sit down …
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This wetland is an ecosystem particularly protected by the DOC (Department of Conservancy), hence the log trail. It is absolutely forbidden to deviate from it.
By following it you can branch off towards an observation platform which overlooks Spirit Lake.
By following it you can branch off towards an observation platform which overlooks Spirit Lake.
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With a surface of 344 km², it is the second largest lake in the country after Lake Taupo and the largest lake in the South Island before Lake Wakatipu. Sometimes …
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This bay offers an unobstructed view of Lake Te Anau.
It also has a beautiful, long beach suitable for swimming (if the cold water doesn't scare you).
It also has a beautiful, long beach suitable for swimming (if the cold water doesn't scare you).
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This beach is accessible on the occasion of a small detour on a charming path under the woods.
Without saying that it is a secret beach, its access outside the …
Without saying that it is a secret beach, its access outside the …
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Just before Luxmore Hut, this location offers you a magical view of New Zealand's second largest lake: Te Anau Lake.
Here you will only see one of the arms of …
Here you will only see one of the arms of …
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beautiful trail from Lake Te Anau to Lake Manapouri with lots of beautiful mountain views and surrounded by greenery. Unfortunately there is a section on the road.
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