Sandy Lake Hut
Photo courtesy of Margaret Howe 2018.
Known as Sandy Lake Hut (which is preferred), but also referred to as Sandy Beach Lake Hut and Lake Sandy Beach Tourist Hut. Also known as the Lake MacKenzie Hut.
Located at Lake Mackenzie.The remains and foundations of the original Hut, which dated from 1903, are now submerged under the waters of the enlarged Lake Mackenzie about 250m from the new site. Approach from Mersey Forest, and drive to the MacKenzie Dam site and walk East from there, or paddle across the lake.
History
The original hut footings became visible in 2012, as the lake was very low, so careful measurements could be made for the new hut to commence in 2013 but official work commenced under snow in September 2015. Materials were ferried across the lake from carpark at Lake McKenzie.
The hut was opened by Joe Parsons (grandson of Joseph Parsons) on 7 April 2018, after a year of chimney building and over 40 working bees. The PWS were pleased to be present throughout.
Construction
References
MHPS notes