Keebles Hut, Mountain shelter in Geehi flats, Kosciuszko National Park, Australia
Keebles Hut is a stone building in the Geehi Flats area constructed from river rocks with a corrugated iron roof. The shelter stands near the main camping zone and provides basic refuge for visitors exploring the surrounding alpine landscape.
The building was constructed in 1942 by Snowy Miller, Alex Milovitch, Arthur Keeble, and Dr. Hubert Smith as a fishing lodge. It came under management by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in 1970 and has served visitors as a public mountain shelter since then.
The hut represents traditional Australian alpine architecture and continues to serve as a refuge for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the wilderness.
Reaching the hut requires a short walk from the main camping area. The shelter has basic amenities including a fireplace and windows that provide ventilation and natural light inside.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service acquired the property in 1970, maintaining its original purpose as a mountain shelter for visitors.
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