11 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the chance of an afternoon shower. Northeasterlies dying out in the afternoon.
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1 / 14Banks Peninsula area
Rod Donald Hut
This is a serviced nine-bunk hut in the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
9 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Rod Donald Hut
No access from Port Levy side
Western Valley Road is closed between the summit and Port Levy due to a large road dropout and two slips. This is a long term closure. First published on 19 February 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Christchurch forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 11:03 am
12 October 2026
Fine, but some morning low cloud or fog. Light winds, then northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine, then a few showers at night. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the evening.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northeasterlies, dying out in the evening.
15 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning, with snow to 800 metres. Southwesterlies developing in the morning.
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About Rod Donald Hut
This is a serviced nine-bunk hut in the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area.
Facilities at Rod Donald Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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