Suggan Buggan School House
Located at Suggan Buggan village beside Snowy River Road (the continuation of the Barry Way south of the NSW border). From Buchan, drive approximately 80 km north via Gelantipy Road through Gelantipy and Wulgulmerang, then continue on Snowy River Road to Suggan Buggan. The approach includes sealed road and narrow, winding gravel sections, with a steep descent into the valley of a few kilometres only; use a vehicle suitable for the prevailing road conditions noting that 2WD is fine for most vehicles. Park beside the schoolhouse and walk a few metres to the building.
History
This old but intact building was built about 1865 from shingles by the O'Rourke family, the first settlers in this beautiful valley. Edward O’Rourke, an early holder of the Suggan-Buggan run, built it for the education of his eleven children.
The building was restored with the original native pine shingles in the mid-1970s. Its notable visitors include Geoffrey Blaimey, who mentioned it in one of his Federation speeches.
It is noted by the National Trust but is not listed by Heritage Victoria.
Construction
It is built around timber poles and slabs and is now in good condition.
Caretakers
National Park rangers
References
Hueneke, pp. 221, 241.
Mapping Guide
GPS: 36.95310°S, 148.32605°E
UTM — WGS84, Zone 55 South618062 E, 5909509 N