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| Built | 1960s by Country Roads Board (CRB) |
| Condition | ★★★☆☆ (intact; repairs ongoing) |
| Location | Alpine National Park, VIC – ~200m off Dargo Rd, GR148925 |
| Alternate Names | CRB Hut, Gow’s Hut |
| 1888 | Gow family acquires grazing lease; Don Gow leads first winter ascent of Mt Feathertop |
| 1951 | Treasure family takes over lease; hut likely constructed soon after |
| 1960s | CRB rebuilds hut during Dargo Rd resurfacing |
| 2025 | Repairs underway by volunteers and Parks Victoria |
Lankey Plain Hut, also known as CRB Hut or Gow’s Hut, sits just off the northern end of Dargo Road near the junction with King Spur Track. Originally built by the Country Roads Board in the 1960s to support road crews, the hut replaced earlier grazing shelters associated with the Gow and Treasure families. Don Gow is credited with leading the first winter ascent of Mt Feathertop in 1888.
The hut has long served as a refuge for bushwalkers, skiers, and 4WDers. In recent years, volunteers have undertaken repairs to stabilize the structure, including a collapsed end wall and timber replacements.
The hut is unlined, built over a sawn hardwood frame with cement sheet cladding and a low gabled iron roof. It includes a “Lux” slow-burning stove, butted hardwood floor, and basic furnishings. The structure is modest but functional, offering dry shelter in alpine conditions.
No toilet or water source is present. Visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for remote conditions.
Lankey Plain Hut is part of the Victorian High Country Huts Association network and is supported by Parks Victoria. Repairs in 2025 aim to stabilize the structure for long-term use. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its CRB origins and grazing legacy.
The hut is accessible via Dargo Road, ~10km from the Hotham Road junction. Visitors are encouraged to respect the site and avoid overnight stays unless necessary. Donations to support repairs are accepted through the [Victorian High Country Huts Association](https://hutsvictoria.org.au/product/donation-to-lankey-plain-hut-repairs/).