Rawsons Pass Hut
Photo by Klaus Hueneke 1980.
Known as Rawsons Hut or Rawson Pass Hut.
Located on the west side of the pass, downhill about 200m before you cross the pass to climb Mt Kosciuszko. Perfectly postioned for skiers.
Location Was located on a flat down the creek from Rawsons Pass - the location is still visible.
Brief History
Rawsons was built in the 1950s by the SMA as an hydrologists shelter. It was used through the 1970s as an excellently located ski hut for XC skiers.
Rawsons was removed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in 1984.
Construction
Weatherboard over a timber frame with a wooden floor and windows. It included one pot belly stove.
References
Hueneke Pp 2.
KHA Reference number is 2410.