Palmer Hut, Clarence Conservation Area
This valuable conservation land is managed by the Department of Conservation following purchase by the Forest Heritage Fund in 1993. The Clarence Reserve Conservation Area protects some of the highest mountains in New Zealand outside the Southern Alps. It is of national significance geologically and for the many rare, interesting and unique native plants and animals it harbours.
The Clarence encompasses some of the highest mountains in New Zealand outside the Southern Alps and is of national significance geologically and for the many rare, interesting and unique native plants and animals it harbours.
The Clarence offers excellent recreation opportunities for trampers making the walk over the range to Warden Hut. Horse riders, mountain bikers and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts will find their Clarence experience hard to beat.
Visitors have a choice of five standard huts, as well as a number of smaller huts and bivvies available for hunters.
Travelling into the Clarence is at your own risk. Here you can find out what you need to know before going, how to get an access permit, and how to check if the road is open.
View a map of the Clarence Reserve Conservation Area.
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Map of Clarence Reserve (PDF, 121K)
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
