Razorback Huts

Photo Courtesy of Rooftop Maps © 2003, Photo below courtesy of John Mitchell, showing Purcells hut in 1971 ©.

Known as  Razorback Hut, The Razorback Hilton and Purcells Hut.

Located near King Saddle. Accessible by 2WD. From Mansfield follow the Mt. Buller Rd to Mirimbah. Turn left onto Mt. Stirling Rd and follow to Telephone Box Junction. Continue Straight-ahead on Circuit Rd for 3kms, then turn left onto Razorback Hut Tk. On the Buller Stirling map at GR523934.

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3D Imagery

Three D imaging has been completed for both these huts and can be found here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1DNDQjTdSp3‍ ‍and here https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QndVEhHzRDv

History

The original hut was built in 1953 and is shown in John Mitchell's excellent photograph. It has since been extended, such that there are bunks for more than 40 people now, across a number of different buildings. There are now three large huts, two sheds and yards.

Construction

Two of the large huts are weatherboard and the other of iron.

Caretakers - "Turkey Tom" Purcell.

References

1. Hueneke Pp 87, 91, 241.