Derschkos Hut
Photo courtesy of Ted Flemming 1975.
Known as Derschkos Hut, SMA Hut, Linesman’s Hut or Jagungal Hut
Derschkos is located in the centre of the Jagungal wilderness, hidden behind a hill near Pugilistic Creek, and about 2 Km from the road junction from Grey Mare to Round Mountain fire trail. It is only accessible on foot, or by approved access over a management firetrail.
Its grid reference is 216 992 on the Kosciusko map.
Brief History
The hut was built by the SMA in the early 1950's, and used by an hydrologist named Derschkos.
The Construction of the hut is professional, with three rooms covering an area of about 6.5m square. The roof is of iron, the floor of timber and walls of weatherboards. The hut is lined with Masonite. There are four windows that may be opened. Generally, this hut has had the very best paintwork and finish in the mountains, including the striped roofing iron.
This hut is fitted with a pot belly stove, although a walk is required to find firewood. Water is available in a small creek 10m from the building.
There is also a separate "loo with a view" and a locked storage shed. The latter was burnt down in the 2003 fires, creating a fear that the actual hut had gone, but that was not the case.
Caretakers - SPAN Unlimited
Value
Being the nearest hut to Jagungal, it is particularly popular with skiers and walkers. In the 1970's it was in pristine condition, being regularly re-painted, including a candy striped roof.
A number of lives have been saved by this hut, as for Mawsons Hut.
References
Hueneke K, "Huts of the High Country" P 43-45.
KHA number 2317,
KNP Plan of Management Schedule number is L.55.
GPS: S 36.142393 E 148.353072