Buckwong Hut
Photograph of the original hut above by Olaf Moon © 1998.
Known as Buckwong Huts
Located down into the Buckwong Creek valley on Buckwong Track. From Benambra, approach via Benambra–Corryong Road and Buenba Road, then follow Buckwong Track towards the Mount Murphy Historic Area. The forest section is unsealed, with a steep descent and creek crossings; use a suitable high-clearance 4WD or an experienced off-road motorcycle rider. The hut is on private land and may be locked, although that is unlikely.
History
The history of these two huts is unrecorded in any of the modern literature, although they receive a small mention in Hueneke's book, following their destruction by fire in 2003.
The main hut at Buckwong Creek was a log cabin of considerable age, probably from the early 1900s, and was well fitted out, with furniture and utensils, obviously being used regularly for cattle mustering or brumby running.
These two huts were burnt down in the 2003 fires and a new hut has been built by the horse riders - see the photograph below – but it is locked!
Caretakers - Unknown.
References
Hueneke, pp. 202, 232.
Magnussen, Stephenson and Butler - none.
Mapping Guide:
GPS location: -36.742833, 148.005767 (approximate; ExplorOz Buckwong Hut pin).