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

Hut fees

Ces Clark Hut

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $48 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $24 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $72 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $36 per person, per night
1 May – 30 September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $48 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $24 per person, per night

Moonlight Tops Hut

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $74 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $37 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $111 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $56 per person, per night
1 May– 30 June, 1-30 September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $58 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $29 per person, per night
1 July – 31 August

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $48 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $24 per person, per night

Pororari Hut

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $58 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $29 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $88 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $44 per person, per night
1 May – 30 September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18 years and over): $48 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $24 per person, per night

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 2024/25 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.