Fees and bookings for Paparoa Track
Learn about fees, bookings and conditions associated with booking the Paparoa Track.

Ces Clark Hut fees

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

Moonlight Tops Hut fees

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

$78

$117

$39

$59

Free

1 May – 30 June

$61

$61

$30

$30

Free

1 July – 31 August

$50

$50

$25

$25

Free

1 – 30 September

$61

$61

$30

$30

Free

Pororari Hut fees

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

$61

$92

$31

$46

Free

1 May – 30 September

$50

$50

$25

$25

Free

Proof of eligibility 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 paparoavc@doc.govt.nz with your booking reference and a scanned copy of your Backcountry Hut Pass.

Bookings

Bookings are open for the 2025/26 season.  

All three huts must be booked in advance. If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut is full.