Flying Swagman Hut

Known As The Flying Swagman Hut or Mt Elliott Hut

Located on the Mt Elliott Track (corner of Fishers Track) just north west of Corryong. Take the road north out of Corrying and turn right at the sign before you get to Towong Hill Rd.

GPS Location: S 36.183517 E 147.980917

3D Imagery

The VHCA association has created a 3D image of this hut and many others, after restoration. It can be found here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=s28coCQbGfZ

History

This hut was built in 1967.

Construction

This is an unusual hut in that the roof is made from curved corrugated iron from water tanks. Since the photo on the left was taken, VHCHA volunteers have spent some years (2023 - 2026) restoring it to a magnificent state.

References;

  1. VHCHA List here https://hutsvictoria.org.au/the-huts-of-victoria/vic-high-country-huts-list/

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