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Kepler Track, Fiordland NP

Type: Circuit

Time: 3–4 days

Grade: Moderate

Independent/Guided: Independent only

TAKE ONE SOUTH ISLAND adventure town–in this case, Te Anau–and add a fantastic three- to four-day amble through spectacular Fiordland NP, and you have one of NZ’s foot-borne

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