• You can't see the hut until almost there. | Chimney Creek Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
  • The creek can dry up in summer. | Chimney Creek Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
  • Bunks and dirt floor. | Chimney Creek Hut, Oteake Conservation Park

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Chimney Creek Hut | Oteake Conservation Park

Old musterers’ hut of similar design to Wire Yards Hut. It was built at the same time, 1934, although it is not in as good condition. Has a dirt floor, and the chimney has been blocked up due to a fire almost burning the hut down.

Renovated with sleeping platforms in 2016, but it looks like someone stole the mattresses. Ida Flat Hut is a better bet and isn’t far away, less than one hour.

Nice setting in the gully right at the top of Chimney Creek.