Old Pelion Hut, Mountain hut in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
Old Pelion Hut is a wooden shelter situated along the Overland Track between Mount Pelion East and West in Tasmania's Central Highlands. The building offers four emergency beds and basic facilities for hikers, accessible only on foot.
The Mount Pelion Mining Company built this shelter during the 1890s to support copper mining operations in this remote area. The building is now heritage-listed and stands as a reminder of Tasmania's early mining history.
The interior walls display historical photographs showing how people once lived and worked in Tasmania's mountains. These images tell stories of hikers and miners who passed through this place.
The building sits directly on a popular multi-day hiking route and provides shelter for trekkers traveling the Overland Track. Visitors should note that access is on foot only and there are no modern conveniences available on site.
The hut sits near Douglas Creek and serves as a base for expeditions to Mount Ossa, Tasmania's highest peak. Many walkers use it as a starting point to combine climbing this summit with their Overland Track journey.
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