Ces Clark Hut, Paparoa National Park
Image: Ray Salisbury | ©
Ces Clark Hut
Located in Southern Paparoa Range in the West Coast region
Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
16 bunk beds
About this hut
Getting there
- Smoke-ho car park: 4–5 hr walk, 2–3 hr ride (10.3 km)
- Moonlight Tops Hut: 3 hr walk, 1 hr 30 min – 2 hr 30 min ride (9.7 km)
Tracks to the hut
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Croesus Track
Located in Southern Paparoa RangeCroesus Track is one of the finest surviving examples of a miners' track (1881) on the West Coast. Visitors can also experience what life was like for miners by staying in historic Croesus Top Hut, or by visiting the Garden Gully Hut.2 current alertsDuration 1-2 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track
Located in Paparoa National ParkPaparoa Track (fully open since 1 March 2020) crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rainforests, and provides breath-taking views.3 current alertsDuration 3 days one wayDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1467432, N5316359
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
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
You need to book this hut online.
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Postal Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Full office details | |
| Reefton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 732 8391 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz |
| Address: |
67–69 Broadway Reefton |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 100 Reefton 7851 |
| Full office details | |
| Māwhera / Greymouth Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 768 0427 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | greymouth@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
17 High Street Greymouth 7805 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 370 Greymouth 7840 |
| Full office details | |