Historic Alpine Huts
This collection features historic cattlemen's huts and wilderness shelters scattered across the Victorian Alpine National Park and Gippsland high country. These structures, such as the stone-built Cleve Cole Hut on Mount Bogong and the uniquely named Moscow Villa at Bentley’s Plain, provide essential emergency refuge for hikers and 4WD adventurers. They preserve the heritage of early pastoralists, featuring traditional timber and iron construction methods used by families like the Guys and Scotts in the remote Wonnangatta and Moroka valleys.
Chesters Hut ruin
The remains of a former high country cattleman's hut located in a remote alpine region.
4x4 Earth Hut
An alpine shelter built by the 4x4 Earth community to provide refuge for off-road travelers near the Aberfeldy River.
Scotts Homestead
A historic pastoral site reflecting the early grazing and settlement history of the Eaglevale and Wonnangatta regions.
Upper New Place Hut
A traditional timber-framed cattleman's hut used for shelter in the high country.
Moscow Villa Hut
Built in 1942 by Bill Ah Chow, this hut at Bentley’s Plain features a name that is an acronym for 'My Own Summer Cottage On Windy Valley Is Lovely Lowly Accommodation'.
Moroka Hut
A rustic shelter situated near the Moroka River, serving as a base for exploring the Alpine National Park.
Guys Hut
Constructed in 1940 by the Guy family at Bryce’s Plain, this hut is a classic example of high country cattleman architecture.
Dungeys Hut
A remote alpine hut providing basic shelter for hikers and 4WD enthusiasts in the Wonnangatta area.
Horse Yard Flat Hut
Located in the Alpine National Park, this hut serves as a rest point for horse riders and hikers traversing the high country flats.
Colins Hut
A small, basic alpine shelter located in the rugged terrain of the Moroka region.
Quat Pot Hut (Approx Location)
A remote wilderness shelter situated in the high country of the Victorian Alps.
Wonnangatta Station (Guys) Hut
A reconstructed hut at the site of the historic Wonnangatta Station, an area known for its remote pastoral history and early 20th-century mysteries.
Cleve Cole Hut
A substantial stone hut on Mount Bogong, built in 1937 as a memorial to Cleve Cole. It is the highest hut in Victoria and serves as a critical winter refuge.
Sambain Lodge (private)
A privately owned alpine lodge located in the high country.
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