Townsends Lodge
Also known as Townsend.
Location
Four kilometres east of Tantangara Dam. Follow the firetrail towards
Pedens Hut, but turn up hill to the left, after crossing the river at
the obvious intersection of two firetrails.
There is also an illegal 4WD trail approaching from the rear, accessible
from the hill above Tantangara Dam. Grid Reference is 523385. A
GPS Position is Available.
Brief History
This hut was built in the 1940s by Charlie Townsend for grazing, but
was more commonly used by a Newcastle Bookmaker and his family for fishing.
Until the late 1990's it was commonly vandalised, but in 1999 it was
superbly restored by Clive Richardson and team, including Stewart, Jack,
Jim, and Jerry, who removed the dangerous fireplace and much of the
fibroboard. They also restored the verandah, making it an excellent
hut to visit.
Peter Cochrane, past MP for Eden-Monaro, is a regular visitor, on horseback.
Construction
The hut is 6m by 3.5m approximately and includes 3 rooms in an irregular
shape. The walls are of wood and fibro and the roof of iron. There is
a shed at the rear.
References
The KHA Reference number is 1310 and KNP POM schedule is L.121.
