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| Built | Mid-20th century (exact date unknown) |
| Condition | ☆☆☆☆☆ (destroyed in 2003 bushfires) |
| Location | ACT Forest, opposite Blue Range turnoff |
| Alternate Names | The Party Hut |
| 1950s–60s | Built for forestry or construction workers; possibly by Italian labourers |
| 1970s–90s | Popular with ANU students and motorbike riders |
| 2003 | Destroyed in ACT bushfires; concrete slab remains |
Condor Creek Hut was a large, concrete-based structure located in the ACT Forest near Blue Range. It was built for forestry or construction crews and later became a popular gathering spot for ANU students and off-road motorcyclists. Known locally as “The Party Hut,” it featured fireplaces at both ends and picnic tables in the centre.
The surrounding pine compartment was harvested just before the 2003 bushfires, which destroyed the hut. Only the concrete slab and some hearthstones remain. It is considered a candidate for future reconstruction due to its social significance.
The hut was built on a concrete slab with timber framing and corrugated iron cladding. It featured two fireplaces (one at each end), a central gathering area, and picnic tables. The structure was large and built to last, though no detailed measurements survive.
No toilet or water source was present. The site is now bare, with remnants visible near the sealed road.
Condor Creek Hut is listed in the KHA Namadgi register as site 117382. It was destroyed in the 2003 bushfires and has not been rebuilt. The site is monitored and considered a candidate for future reconstruction due to its recreational and social history.
The site is informally monitored by ACT Parks and KHA volunteers. Interpretive signage is recommended to acknowledge its role in forestry, student recreation, and bushfire history. Access is direct from the sealed road near Blue Range turnoff.