Kitchen Hut
Location below the steep climb to the summit of Cradle Mountain,
in the world famous Cradle Mountain National Park. This hut is on the
main overland track and is designed for shelter. Walkers are not to
stay in the hut overnight, unless in an emergency. It is also a very
exposed place to camp, and not recommended.
Brief History
Kitchen hut was built after Gustav Weindorfer, the first settler at
Cradle Mountain, began bringing guests to his home in the forest, "Waldheim"
about 3Km north of Dove Lake, under Cradle Mountain.
The hut is two-stories high, allowing an upper access point, when the
snow is deep. It is famous as a shelter for bushwalkers, heading south
on their first day in "The Park". The area often abounds with
strong winds, rain and snow, even in mid summer - although when the
weather is good - it's spectacular.
Construction
About 3m square, two story, with rubble stone for a base and split
shingles and weatherboards for the walls. Wooden shingle roof and wooden
floor.
There is now a composting toilet nearby, beside a small tarn.
Caretakers - NPWS
References
- Many, including most local guides.
Profile last updated 17 May 2007.
