Wire Plain Hut
Photograph courtesy of Gary Duncan © 2003.
Known as Wire Plain Hut
Located at Northern side of The Great Alpine Road, Wire Plain. POn the "Feathertop" map at GR156052.
GPS Location:
History
Wire Plain is a popular XC ski area. This hut was built by Bill Howard in 1962 as a cattleman's hut. The main part of the hut was pre-fab and brought in by truck, but the rear was built on site for storage of saddles and kit.
A memorial to Bill Howard, who passed away in 1978, is located about 50m to the west of the hut.
The hut is often locked, as it is still used by cattlemen.
Construction
Pre-fabricated corrugated iron and gabled. Has a kitchen and living area. There is a small fireplace, two windows, couch and table in the (carpeted) living area.
References
Hueneke Pp 106, 114, 245
Magnussen Pp79.
Holth T. 1980