Ces Clarke Hut | Paparoa Track Great Walk
Ces Clarke Hut was built back in 1986 when the Croesus Track was cleared for recreational use, after having been abandoned for many years.
Now spruced up as part of the Paparoa Track Great Walk, with a large new deck, and an interior sink, and gas burners installed.
Fine views down to the Grey River valley.
category . . . Great Walk hut
summer season hut fee . . . 1 October – 30 April | different costs for kiwis and non-resident children
Kiwi adults (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
Kiwi children (17 years and under): free, but booking still required
Non-resident adults (18+ years): $68 per person, per night
Non-resident children (17 years and under): $34 per person, per night
_ May & September fee_ | all visitors
All adults (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
All children (17 years and under): free, but booking still required
winter season hut fee . . . 1 June – 31 August | all visitors
All adults (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
All children (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 and 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.
hut warden . . . in residence in summer months
camping . . . not allowed
booking . . . required all year, either online or at a DOC office
bunks . . . 16 mattresses on four sleeping platforms
elevation . . . 940 m
built . . . 1986
heating . . . firebox, firewood supplied
cooking . . . three double-burner gas stoves
USB charging . . . twin outlets from the solar-charged battery. Bring your own charging cable.
water . . . tap above the inside sink. From a rainwater tank.
toilet . . . one longdrop
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