Orroral Ridge Hut
Known as The Refuge Hut or NASA Hut
Located on the Orroral Ridge top at the top of the track leading up behind the Honeysuckle Ck picnic area.
History
Built in the 1960s to house machinery for the JPL NASA installations on this ridge supporting Honeysuckle Creek Station, the hut was probably used for a generator.
In the early 1970’s this ridge was explored extensively by rock climbers particularly from the ANUMC. Some used this hut as emergency shelter in storms that regularly sweep the ridge in winter. Restoration with a new floor was considered.
Construction
Traditional brick over a concrete base, with a skillion iron roof.
References:
ANUMC members