Number 3 Refuge Hut
Photo courtesy of Gary Duncan © 1994.
Also known as Mountain No.3 Hut, Refuge Hut
Located about 50 metres off the Number 3 road, NW of Mt Stirling. On the Buller Stirling map at GR481979. At an elevation over 1500 metres.
History
Built for ski touring in 1984 and 1985 by Graham Godber for the Mansfield Nordic Ski Club. Many of the materials came from the old mess hall at Mirimbah, where Neville Shute, the author had once lived.
Construction
Well constructed with vertical weatherboards. Features a fire place, seats, table, floor, ceiling, windows, veranda, tank and toilet. The loft has been boarded up to avoid the risk of people being trapped in case of a fire.
Caretakers - Mansfield Nordic Ski Club
References
Hueneke Pp 87 - 88, 242.