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| Built | 1960s by Max and Bert Oldfield |
| Condition | ★★★☆☆ (intact; remote and rustic) |
| Location | Namadgi National Park, ACT – near Mount Clear Fire Trail |
| Alternate Names | Bindaree No. 2 Hut |
| 1960s | Constructed by Max and Bert Oldfield for grazing operations |
| 1979 | Lease resumed for Gudgenby Nature Reserve |
| 1984 | Incorporated into Namadgi National Park |
Bindaree Hut was built in the 1960s by Max and Bert Oldfield as part of their grazing lease in the Mount Clear region. It replaced an earlier structure and was used seasonally for sheep management and shelter. The hut is one of several in Namadgi associated with the Oldfield family, who were prominent graziers in the ACT high country.
The site was absorbed into the Gudgenby Nature Reserve in 1979 and later became part of Namadgi National Park. It remains a quiet and remote waypoint for experienced walkers and horse riders.
Bindaree Hut is a single-room iron structure with a timber frame, corrugated iron cladding, and a simple fireplace. The floor is earthen, and the hut is unlined. It includes basic furnishings and a small verandah.
No toilet or water source is present. The site is dry and weatherproof but remote — visitors must be fully self-sufficient.
Bindaree Hut is listed in the KHA Namadgi register as site 117386. It is monitored by ACT Parks and supported by KHA volunteers. The site is valued for its grazing legacy and association with the Oldfield family.
The hut is informally maintained and accessible via the Mount Clear Fire Trail. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its pastoral origins and family connections. Visitors should log their route at Mount Clear Campground and be prepared for creek crossings and variable terrain.