Morning Glory Hut
Located at a small riverside clearing beside the Macalister River, off Burgoyne Track, south of Licola.
From Heyfield, follow the sealed Licola Road north towards Licola, then take Burgoyne Track towards the Macalister River. This approach involves a river crossing before reaching the hut’s side of the valley. Follow the short, unsigned side track to the riverside clearing and hut.
An alternative approach is via Black Range Road and Burgoyne West Track. Both approaches require a capable high-clearance 4WD with low range. The tracks include steep sections and tight bends; river levels can prevent access. There is no confirmed nearby 2WD parking point offering a short walk.
Brief History
Morning Glory Hut is a small bush hut used by visitors exploring the Macalister River country. HEMA describes it as a place to shelter from rain, with space for camping beside the river. The swimming is good too.
Its builder, original purpose and construction date remain unconfirmed.
A Toyota LandCruiser Club of Australia (South Australia) party visited and camped beside the hut on 8 February 2026. Their published report includes a photograph and describes using the verandah during their stay.
Construction
The published photograph shows a small rectangular hut with horizontal timber cladding, a pitched corrugated-iron roof, a chimney and a covered verandah. Internal fittings and floor construction remain to be checked.
References
Hema Maps, Top 8 Hidden Hideaways in the Victorian High Country — Morning Glory Hut.
Toyota LandCruiser Club of Australia (SA), LandCruising Australia Wide, March 2026, pp. 18–19: Victorian High Country trip report.
ExplorOz, Morning Glory Hut (2014), Place ID 244687 — mapped location.
Mapping Guidance;
GPS: 37.73533°S, 146.62448°E.
UTM: Zone 55H, 466912 m E, 5823483 m N. Approximate mapped position; not field-verified.