Geehi Hut
Known as Geehi Hut, Airstrip Hut or Nankervis Hut.
Located at the public roadside stop and camping area at Geehi Flats. If driving from Thredbo, turn immediately left after the Geehi Bridge, and into the parking area about 300m. The hut is at the end of the road and is very popular. Grid Reference is 057734. Tyrells #3 shed stands nearby. Be very careful driving across the river beside the hut, it is deceptively shallow. But the fishing is good.
Brief History
This hut was built in 1952 by the Jim Nankervis and his brother, originally to support grazing and fishing. A shelter, toilet, shed and laundry also stood nearby, the last two being removed recently.
Tyrells was moved to the east of this site in 1926 and renovated for fishing in 1949, but the hut has now lost its vertical slabs, despite remaining standing.
Access can now be made to this stone hut in a regular sedan. Excellent camping can be had nearby for an almost unlimited number of tents.
In 2004, the hut was rebuilt by KHA with assistance from NPWS day-labourers and the Caretakers, the Land Rover CLub of NSW and the Range Rover Club of Sydney. It was officially re-opened at 2pm Sunday 3 October, 2004 with members of the Nankervis family present.
In our view, the restrictions to use of the hut, including the fireplace are un-reasonable and un-necessary.
Construction
The hut is large at 11m by 9m with three rooms. It is built of river stones over a concrete and dirt floor, as is the chimney and fireplace. There is a toilet nearby.
Caretaker - NSW Land Rover Club and Sydney Range Rover Club.
References
Hueneke Pp xix.
KHA Reference is 2406
KNP POM number is L.66.
GPS: S 36.377445 E 148.179613