Granya Scout Hut
Known as the Granya Gap Hut or Granya Scout Hut.
Located above Lake Hume it is a log cabin inside the Mt Granya State Park. The Granya Scout Hut is about 200m along a walking track from the camping area at Cotton Tree Creek towards Granya Falls.
History;
From the VHCHA records;
1937 - Construction commenced.
1940 – The Granya Scout Group completed construction of the log hut for scouting activities.
1951 – Neighbouring Scout groups and local scouting families continued using and maintaining the hut after the first group disbanded.
1990s – The hut became dilapidated, and a falling tree caused further damage.
1998 – The Granya Heritage Group and school management group rebuilt it and organised a reunion of former Granya Scouts. A commemorative plaque was installed.
2009 – VHCHA volunteers, including Richard Hubbard and Allen Skilton, repaired the gable ends after vandals burnt their timber. VHCHA reports that those responsible were caught and charged.
Construction
It is construccted as a log cabin but has seen extensive repair and renovation in recent years.
GPS location Latitude: −36.11385 Longitude: 147.30148