Known as the Schlink Hilton. Named after a very famous doctor and cross-country skier, Dr Herbert (Bertie) H Schlink.
Location
Located in a very popular spot, 2 km west of Schlink Pass (1805m) pass between the Guthega/Munyang Valley and the plains heading to Jugungal. Grid Reference is 243845 on the Kosciuszko Map.
Brief History
This hut is very large and for many years contained a locked off section, approximately half the building.
Schlink was built in 1960-61 by the SMA as a major location for power-line maintenance, road building and storage. It was named for its size and its location.
At various times, the rear (east) end of the hut has been closed to the public, for no good apparent reason. While it was opened for about two years in the early 2000's, it is now closed again.
A magnificent pump-out toilet has also been built nearby, in a position that makes photographing the hut from the road, more difficult.
Construction
Schlink is 14m by 7m with eleven rooms. The walls are of fibro and the roof of iron. The floor is of wood and the interior is lined with Masonite. There are 14 windows and an outside toilet.
Caretakers - The Gourmet Walkers
References
Hueneke Pp 33
KHA reference number is 2432
KNP POM Schedule is L.111.
GPS: S 36.274996 E 148.385049