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 300 m. 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 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 reopened at 2 pm on Sunday 3 October 2004 with members of the Nankervis family present.
In our view, the restrictions on use of the hut, including the fireplace, are unreasonable and unnecessary.
Construction
The hut is large at 11 m by 9 m with three rooms. It is built of river stones over a concrete and dirt floor, as are the chimney and fireplace. There is a toilet nearby.
Caretaker - NSW Land Rover Club and Sydney Range Rover Club.
References
Hueneke, p. xix.
KHA reference: 2406.
KNP POM number is L.66.
GPS: S 36.377445 E 148.179613