Rod Donald Hut | Te Ara Pātaka Walkway
This hut was built as a private bach in the early 1990s, but it was acquired by the Rod Donald Trust in 2014 in memory of a Green Party leader who unexpectedly passed away. The trust converted the two-level structure into a DOC-style hut in 2015.
Excellent views down to Little River towards Lake Forsyth, despite being a fair way down from the top of the ridge.
owner . . . owned and maintained by the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust
category . . . serviced hut
bookings . . . requires booking via the DOC online booking system
Bookings are required all year to stay at the hut.
hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026. Backcountry Hut Passes are valid at this hut.
Off-season: 1 May to 30 September
Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Summer season: 1 October to 30 April
weekdays
Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
weekends
Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Peak summer period: 1 December to 29 February
weekdays
Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
weekends
Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
camping . . . not permitted
elevation . . . 520 m
bunks . . . 9 mattresses in bunkroom
built . . . early 1990s, opened 2015
heating . . . woodburner
cooking . . . no stove, pots, plates, cutlery, etc
water . . . tap above outside sink from 3000-litre rainwater tank
toilet . . . composting toilet
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