Kepler Mountains Travel Guide

  Lake Te Anau under the clouds.
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  • Lake Te Anau under the clouds.
      Lake Te Anau under the clouds.
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  • A toilet up a mountain.
      A toilet up a mountain.
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Shopping  

Sportsworld Te Anau: Outdoor Equipment Sales

Sportsworld Te Anau: Outdoor Equipment Sales, Kepler Mountains

 kiwi Says:  This shop is a specialist outdoor shop ideally suited to the nature of the region here. When the might of nature can turn the weather conditions into a real danger in minutes, it is so very important to be prepared and adequately equipped. I found their hours very... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Please take notice of warning signs.

Please take notice of warning signs., Kepler Mountains

 kiwi Says:  If you find a danger/warning sign please heed it's warning, for your own safety. Trees often come down over the track and here over a bridge. Do what the sign advises, and take extreme care doing so.If you get hurt out here, remember it's not the easiest part of the country... 

Keep a good hold on the door...

Keep a good hold on the door..., Kepler Mountains

 kiwi Says:  The sign on the inside of the toilet door reads something like this: Keep a tight hold on the door when opening, and please make sure the latch catches when closing.This toilet is perched precariously on the side of a steep gully however it is nicely tied down with wire... 

Slips on the Track.

Slips on the Track., Kepler Mountains

 kiwi Says:  When walking the nature trails and off the beaten track areas of NZ, if you are on a formed track, there is always the risk you will come across a slip or area where the track has been damaged. We found this on the Kepler, and had to detour up this steep bank using the tree... 

What to Pack  

Pack wisely, and carefully.

Pack wisely, and carefully., Kepler Mountains

 kiwi Says:  There are two great NZ brands of backpacks that come highly recommended. They are Katmandhu and Macpac. Of course you need a good pair of tramping boots. Shoes really aren't enough if you encounter some rough weather. If you could guarantee 5 days of fine weather then shoes... 

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 When walking the nature trails and off the beaten track areas of NZ, if you are on a formed track, there is always the risk you will come across a slip or area... 

 

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KEPLER TRACK, FIORDLAND

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 This is a photo taken around dawn from the veranda of the first mountain hut we stayed in. We really were in paradise, and it all made the hard uphill hike of the day before worthwhile. **note**If you... 

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