Long Plain Homestead
Also known as Oddys, Ibbotsons, Dr Campbell or confused with
Long FlatHut.
Caretakers The Land Rover Club of the ACT took over the maintenace
of this hut, after their successful work on Old Currango.
Location
The location can easily be reached by car. Travelling from Cooma on
the Snowy Mountains Highway, turn right onto the Rules Point Road, then
turn left after about two kilometres up a gravel road. Grid Reference
is 390484 on the Rules Point 1:25,000 map. GPS
position is here.
Brief History
The original building was built by Bobby Joyce for Dr Campbell to support
his grazing leases. Bill Oddy was the Manager up until the late 1930's.
The original shingle roof was covered in 1927. Col Ibbotson then managed
it for various owners up until 1959. Alvy Oddy was the last leaseholder
until late in the 1960's.
It is now a NPWS rest area, and was badly vandalised until a full restoration
in 2002. Fences now keep the cars away from the buildings.
It is commonly used by the horse riding community, but seems to be
fine under this pressure.
Construction
The building is large at 7m by 11m. It is constructed of timber and
lined with a wooden floor. There are four main rooms and a verandah.
The chimneys are mud mortared rock with iron flues. An old privy stands
nearby, along with a NPWS standard issue toilet.
References
- Hueneke Pp 195.
- The KHA Reference number is 1207 and
- the KNP POM number is L.84.
- A full Conservation Study exists.
Page updated 9 June 2009.
