10 Historic Huts of Tantangara | Kosciuszko National Park

The huts in Kosciuszko National Park are an important part of Australia's cultural heritage. Many of the huts were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The huts were built for and used by cattlemen, miners, the Snowy Mountains Authority and other workers. Today, the huts still have an important historical significance and are visited by hikers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Tantangara area is home to many of these huts, ranging from small basic shelters to larger homestead style dwellings.

Each individual hut has its own story and significance in the history of the Snowy Mountains and their role in history continues as they are visited by outdoor enthusiasts exploring the mountains. A worthy mention goes to the Kosciuszko Huts Association and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for keeping the magic of these high country huts alive.

Narration by Chloe Symons
Filmed and edited by Dean Johnson
Special thanks to NPWS Ranger Megan Bowden

Huts (in order of appearance):
Oldfields Hut
Old Currango Homestead
Bill Jones Hut
Oldfields No. 2
Pedens Hut
Currango Homestead
Townsends Hut
Circuitts Hut
Scholfields Hut
Pockets Hut

References:
Kosciuszko Huts Association - https://khuts.org/index.php
Huts of the High Country - Klaus Hueneke https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/colle...
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
Mountain Landscapes and Historic Huts - Klaus Hueneke https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/colle...
The Gulf Hut (Circuits Hut) Conservation Study - David Scott

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Oldfields Hut
1:01 Old Currango
1:38 Bill Jones Hut
2:11 Oldfields No. 2
2:39 Pedens Hut
3:06 Currango Homestead
3:42 Townsends Hut
4:15 Circuitts Hut
4:41 Scholfields Hut
5:08 Pockets Hut