Ces Clark Hut
Located in Paparoa National Park and Southern Paparoa Range in the West Coast region
Introduction
This is a 16-bunk hut in the Greymouth area. You must book this hut in advance.Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Image gallery
-
Inside Ces Clark Hut Image: Ben Williams | Creative Commons
![Inside Ces Clark Hut.]( "Inside Ces Clark Hut.")
-
View from Ces Clark Hut Image: Ben Williams | Creative Commons
![View from Ces Clark Hut.]( "View from Ces Clark Hut.")
-
Ces Clarke Hut Image: Shane Hall | DOC
![Ces Clarke Hut.]( "Ces Clarke Hut.")
Facilities and services
All huts on the Paparoa Track have:
- heating
- long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and
- cold running water.
The huts have:
- gas cooking facilities,
- sinks with cold running water inside the hut, and
- mattresses on the bunks.
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.
Fees
1 October – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $23 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
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.
- 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 this hut
-
![Croesus Track]()
Croesus Track
Located in Southern Paparoa RangeCroesus Track is one of the finest surviving examples of a miners' track (1881) on the West Coast. Croesus Track is part of Paparoa Track.3 alertsDuration 1–2 days one wayDifficulty Advanced -
Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track
Located in Paparoa National ParkPaparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rainforests, and provides breath-taking views.2 alertsDuration 3 days one wayDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1467432, N5316359
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 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 | |