Norris' Hut
Known as Norris Hut, sometimes as the Norris Thurston Hut.
Located in a hidden location off the Montague Fire Trail, above Mountain River. It is about 10 minutes walk down from the saddle between Mt Montagu and the Thumbs to the left of the trail. Located at Grid Ref 141 473 on the Derwent map. Alternatively, walk up from Mountain River, Mountain River Road, then Jordans Road then a short road to the right.
(NOTE it is NOT at GR 155458 on the Betts Hill FT, as indicated by another website GPS position)
History
This hut was built by Mountain River families, Thurston and Norris, in December 1991. They who own the properties below the hut. A cliff is used as one of the walls. It has a double bunk and one other bed.
The hut is within the Mt Wellington Park Management Trust area and is managed by them and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. They prefer that visitors do not stay in the hut, but visit for the day only.
If you climb the rock behind the hut, you will get wonderful views of the Huon Valley and Mountain River area.
Construction
Built of local stone, with a corrugated iron, skillion roof. There is a pot belly stove inside and the roof includes a cover for the firewood supply.
References
Local family.