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 - khuts.org/index.php
Huts of the High Country - Klaus Hueneke www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/colle...
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/
Mountain Landscapes and Historic Huts - Klaus Hueneke 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

[@lukefeain1836]

Such an amazing video and beautifully narrated. Your videos are what got me to check out Tumut and Kosciuszko National Park. I’m coming back for the third time this weekend

[@TomsOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed Luke! Hope you enjoyed your time here over the weekend :)

[@petesig93]

You have just given me a great idea for an extended bicycle tour... out of Tumut to Yarrangobilly, Currango Homestead, Pockets, Coolamine, then on to Brindabella, Wee Jasper and back to Tumut. Is it possible (legal) to ride the trails to these huts by bicycle?
I have previously toured the southern parts of Snowy Mountains (including Tin Mine Track and the Nine-Mile Pinch), in to Mount Jagungal, and from Canberra to Tumut via Wee Jasper.

[@TomsOutdoors]

Hey Peter! This sounds like a great trip, best option would be to plan your ideal route and then confirm with National Parks that it is doable by bicycle. The Rooftop maps are great for trip planning as they show all the roads and tracks with a legend for the type of road. www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/maps