Location Information (click here for map view)

Map Ref UTM

Map Ref Lat  Long

37’05.390S  146’34.260E

Location & Track Name

Adjacent to the King River, King Basin Road (near Speculation track)

Co-ordinates are provided using map datum GDA 94.  Use these co-ordinates as a guide only.

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Hut History and Purpose

Past :

Current :

To provide shelter to campers along the king river.  This hut is located adjacent to the King river with easy access to the river. 

The area has many camps sites at the hut and along the river.

Fire wood is scarce.

Condition

Last Inspected

April 2008

Inspected by

Andy Kass

Condition of Hut

Hut was destroyed by fire sometime after the seasonal closure in 2008. (July/August 2008)

Interior painted and minor works around the hut completed April 08.

ARCHIVE : The hut is in poor condition.  Graffiti and vandalism.  Exterior and interior wall cladding has been damaged by vandals.

Condition of surrounds

The surrounds are in good condition with grass camping areas

Condition of access track

2WD access to the hut via the Circuit road, 4WD access via the King Basin Road. 

The recent rain and traffic of the Melb Cup long weekend has made some areas slippery.