Twilight Tarn Hut
Photos from Olaf Moon’s collection, mostly from 2002
Known as the Twilight Tarn Hut or Tasmanian Ski Club Hut
Located on the Tarn Shelf, Mt Field National Park
History
This hut was built by members of the Tasmanian Ski Club in 1926 and 1927, as a centre for skiing and ice skating. Ranger Belcher was also included with in the building team. Access to the hut was via pack-horse from the entry to National Park before the road was built to Lake Fenton, and was used regularly until about 1950. The hut was transferred to the NP Service in 1983, when the park was formalised.
Once the Mt Field runs were produced, skiers no longer visited, but bush walkers are regular visitors now.
Skiers travelled for some time, as winters were very cold with ice over three inches thick covering the lake. Walkable ice cover was still in evidence into the 1970’s.
The hut is unique in that it contains many relics from that period, including containers, furniture, ice skates and many other items.
Construction
The hut is substantial with three rooms and a two large fireplaces.
It is constructed of timber with vertical boards over a timber frame, with a wooden floor and corrugated iron roof.