Old Geehi or YHA Hut
Photo courtesy of Sheryle Moon 1992.
Known as most commonly, YHA Hut, Old Geehi Hut, Youth Hostel Hut, Ibis, Benson’s Hut, Commissioner's Hut and many other names!
Location
YHA or Geehi is located in the Geehi Valley and is one of five huts made from the round river stones of the area. It is less accessible than Old Geehi or Keebles, requiring a fair walk or very good 4WD skills.
Brief History
YHA Hut was built in 1945 by D Benson for the NSW Water and Irrigation Commission and used by the Nankervis and Mitchell families for many years.
It was later used by the SMA in the 1950’s and as a Youth Hostel in the 1960s until resumed by the NPWS in 1977.
Construction
Old Geehi is 7m by 4m and built of graded river stones and mortar over a concrete floor. There are four windows in the walls and a substantial fireplace. There is also an outside toilet.
Recently, the wooden boundary fence has been reconstructed, which gives the hut a much more authentic look.
References
KHA reference number is 2403 and the
KNP POM number is L.95.
Historical notes exist for this hut.
GPS: S 36.360516 E 148.163750