Lake Mackenzie
Lake Mackenzie Campsite (DOC)
Small Great Walk campsite for about 18 campers near Lake Mackenzie Hut, a few hundred metres from the hut; toilets, water and a cooking shelter, but campers may not use the hut. Book online in season ($28 NZ adult, $42 international adult per night in 2026-27).
Lake Mackenzie Hut (DOC)
DOC Great Walk hut with 50 bunks on the shore of Lake Mackenzie, the usual second night; gas cookers, heating, flush toilets and a ranger in season. Book online for 1 Nov-30 Apr ($88 NZ adult, $132 international adult per night in 2026-27); first come, first served with no gas and no ranger from May to October.
Lake Mackenzie Lodge (Ultimate Hikes, guided walkers only)
- Rooms
- Meals
- Seasonal — call ahead
Private lodge just south of Lake Mackenzie Hut, used only by Ultimate Hikes guided walks (November to April, meals included). Shared rooms or private ensuite rooms with hot showers; not open to independent walkers.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. The huts on the Routeburn Track are run by the Department of Conservation (DOC). In the Great Walks season they have mattresses, gas cookers, heating, cold water, flush toilets and a ranger, but no showers, food or cooking utensils. From May to October there is no gas, no ranger and no booking.