Hills Logging Hut
Photograph courtesy of MHPS.
Known as Hills Hut, Bruce Hills Hut or Hills Logging Hut.
Located at Parsons Track, Great Western Tiers. Drive to Caveside, and take Pool Road, Fernliegh Road to Parsons Road, thence to Parsons Track.
History:
Hills hut was built by Bruce Hill in the early 1960’s as a shelter for his timber workers. By about 1972, Bruce had ceased forestry operations in the area and returned to Caveside, so the hut deteriorated progressively.
In about 1979, the Deloraine Walking Club did extensive repairs to the hut and maintenance kept it in good order until 2018.
The MHPS proposed to restore the hut in 2018 and over 18 months restored the hut to its former glory, including a particularly nice stove.
Construction
Timber frames and horizantal boards. The hut interior is clean and neat, and includes a number of bunks for visitors.
References:
This hut is maintained regularly by MHPS from Deloraine
GPS from Backcountryhuts.net - S 41.625988 E 146.423923
Page last updated 1 September 2022.