O'Keefes Hut
Photograph courtesy of Jack Palmer.
Known as O’Keefes Hut or Bogong Hut.
Location
The nearest hut to Mount Jugungal. The Grid reference is 261012 on the Khancoban 1:50,000 map.
Brief History
O'Keefes was built in 1934 by A.S. O'Keefe, to support local grazing. He carted materials from Old Adaminaby.
Construction
O'Keefes is 7.5m by 3.8m in size and consists of two rooms, plus a shed (previously a bathhouse). The roof and walls are of corrugated iron, in good condition. The hut has a wooden floor and there is one window.
There was originally a Masonite ceiling and lining, but this is slowly being pulled apart by a very large possum. Repairs were completed in 2002 and 2003.
The fireplace and hearth are of mortared stones, and the flue is of iron. There is also an outside toilet.
Reference
KHA Reference is 2326 and the
KNP POM is number L.94.
In January 2002, NPWS were about to release a tender for a conservation study for this and four other huts.
Value
O'Keefes is considered one of the most important huts in KNP for survival and shelter.
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