• Scotties is right by the river. | Scotties Hut, St James Cycleway
  • An old musterers' hut has been taken over by DOC. | Scotties Hut, St James Cycleway
  • Fairly spartan interior with four comfy enough bunks. | Scotties Hut, St James Cycleway
  • The bench is fairly basic. | Scotties Hut, St James Cycleway

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Scotties Hut | St James Conservation Area

Spartan and cosy accommodation in an old converted musterers’ hut on the southern end of the St James Cycle Trail. A four-wheel drive club has renovated it, so it is in fairly good nick.

Four-wheel-drive access means it’s not so remote. The nearby suspension bridge is handy to keep your feet dry.

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category . . . basic hut maintained by Combined 4WD Clubs

hut fee . . . free

elevation . . . 660 m

bunks . . . 4 mattresses

built . . . 1950s

heating . . . none

water . . . from Edwards River, 40 m

toilet . . . longdrop