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| Built | 1962 by George & Maurice Faithfull, Ken & Colin Faithfull, and others |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (intact; maintained by Faithfull family) |
| Location | Alpine National Park, VIC – Buckety Plain, Bogong High Plains Road |
| Alternate Names | Faithfull’s Hut |
| 1920s–1950s | Faithfull family grazes cattle and musters brumbies on the High Plains |
| 1962 | Hut constructed by Faithfull family and local bushmen |
| Present | Maintained by descendants; used as a shelter and heritage site |
Faithfulls Hut was built in 1962 by members of the Faithfull family, who had grazed cattle and mustered brumbies on the Bogong High Plains since the 1920s. The hut was constructed by George and Maurice Faithfull, Ken and Colin Faithfull, and others including Gordon Toland, Jim Ray, and Percy Huggins. It replaced earlier bush shelters and served as a base for seasonal grazing.
The hut sits at GR292123 on the Bogong High Plains map, elevation ~1500m. It remains in excellent condition and is cared for by the Faithfull family, with Peter and Richard Faithfull holding current leases nearby.
Faithfulls Hut is a gabled galvanised iron structure measuring approximately 3.7 × 5.7m. It has a timber floor, bunks for six, and basic furnishings. The fireplace is serviced by a galvanised iron chimney. The hut is unlined but dry and weatherproof.
A single-drop toilet is available at nearby Buckety Plains Campground. Water may be sourced from seasonal creeks but should be treated before use.
Faithfulls Hut is maintained by the Faithfull family and supported by Parks Victoria. It is part of the Alpine National Park heritage network and is protected under grazing and cultural heritage guidelines. The hut is regularly inspected and remains in excellent condition.
Visitors are encouraged to respect the hut’s heritage and avoid overnight stays inside. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its grazing legacy, brumby history, and family stewardship. Access is via a short walk from Buckety Plains Campground off Bogong High Plains Road.