• Distance: Approx. 60 km
• Duration: Five days
• Start: Kepler Track Car Park (near Te Anau)
• End: Rainbow Reach (with an optional return to Kepler Track Car Park)
• Difficulty: Moderate

This beautiful five-day trek takes in a wealth of fantastic Fiordland scenery, and unlike many hiking routes which are based on historic tracks used by the Maori or forestry and hunting tracks, the Kepler was created specifically as a hiking trail in the late 1980s.

The trail starts from the Kepler Track Car Park, just outside of Te Anau, and officially ends at Rainbow Reach, with an option to return to the starting point to complete a full loop.

One of the highlights is the breathtaking panoramic view from Kepler Ridge, showcasing the surrounding mountains, valleys, and lakes. Accommodation along the trail is a mixture of huts and campsites managed by the Department of Conservation.