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| Built | 1928 (relocated to current site in 1958) |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (intact; dry and weatherproof) |
| Location | Alpine National Park, VIC – near Fitzgerald Hut, GR323186 |
| Alternate Names | Kellys Hut |
| 1928 | Constructed as a survey hut in Rocky Valley by the State Electricity Commission |
| 1958 | Purchased by the Kelly family and relocated to current site |
| Present | Used as a shelter for walkers and heritage visitors |
Kelly Hut was originally built in 1928 as a survey hut in Rocky Valley by the State Electricity Commission. In 1958, it was purchased by the Kelly family and relocated to its current site near Fitzgerald Hut on the Bogong High Plains. The hut replaced an earlier woollybutt slab hut built around 1901 that was destroyed by fire in 1956.
Today, Kelly Hut stands as a modest but well-preserved alpine shelter, offering refuge to bushwalkers and skiers traversing the High Plains. It is often paired with Fitzgerald Hut in heritage circuits and remains a quiet waypoint in the alpine landscape.
Kelly Hut is a timber-framed structure clad in corrugated iron, with a pitched roof, wooden floor, and stone fireplace. It includes basic furnishings and a small porch. The hut is dry, weatherproof, and suitable for emergency shelter or day use.
No toilet or water source is present at the hut. Nearby creeks may provide seasonal water, but treatment is recommended.
Kelly Hut is part of the Alpine National Park heritage network and is protected under Parks Victoria’s alpine hut conservation guidelines. It is regularly inspected and maintained by volunteers. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its survey origins and relocation story.
Visitors are encouraged to respect the hut’s emergency-only status and avoid overnight stays unless necessary. The site is accessible via Kellys Track from the Bogong High Plains Road. Seasonal closures may apply due to snow or fire risk.