All huts on the Paparoa Track have:
The huts have:
You'll need to bring your own cooking equipment and sleeping bag as these are not supplied. For example, billy, bowl, utensils.
There are no showers in any of the huts.
Cooking, Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Date range
Adult NZ
18 + years
Adult INT
18+ years
Child NZ
5 to 17 years
Child INT
0 to 17 years
Infant NZ
0 to 4 years
1 October – 30 April
$50
$76
$25
$38
Free
1 May – 30 September
$50
$50
$25
$25
Free
is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used as payment for Ces Clark Hut, however you'll need to book online, then claim a refund. To claim a refund, email with your booking reference and a scanned copy of your Backcountry Hut Pass.
Ces Clark Hut can be accessed on the trails Mt Watson Croesus Loop, Croesus Crossing and The Paparoa from our trail directory.
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