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| Built | 1960s by Les McIntyre OAM |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (rebuilt after 1999 fire) |
| Location | Brindabella National Park, NSW – Goodradigbee River |
| Alternate Names | Flea Creek Hut |
| 1960s | Built by Les McIntyre using prefabricated panels from Jim McGivern |
| Late 1960s | Recognised by Dept. of Interior after bushwalkers sheltered there |
| 1999 | Destroyed by vandals; rebuilt by 4WD and bike clubs |
| 2003 | Site linked to major bushfire ignition; hut survived |
McIntyres Hut was built in the 1960s by Les McIntyre OAM on a lease originally held by Fred Tutty. The hut was prefabricated by Jim McGivern, a Queanbeyan coachbuilder, and transported to the site using a WWII Blitz Wagon. Though initially unapproved, the hut was later recognised by the Department of the Interior after it provided refuge to lost bushwalkers in winter.
The hut was destroyed by vandals in 1999 but rebuilt by volunteers from local 4WD and motorbike clubs, along with members of the Longergan and Colquhoun families. It remains a popular destination for campers, anglers, and heritage enthusiasts.
McIntyres Hut is built of poles and corrugated iron, with a wooden floor, gable roof, and two windows. It includes a verandah overlooking the Goodradigbee River. The structure is weatherproof and functional, though rustic.
The site includes a campground with unmarked, unpowered sites, and basic facilities. A pit toilet is available nearby.
McIntyres Hut is listed in the KHA Brindabella register and holds reference number 117384. It is maintained by volunteers and supported by NSW Parks. The site is historically significant for its bush construction, community restoration, and role in regional fire history.
The hut is informally maintained by 4WD clubs and monitored by NSW Parks. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its construction story, bushwalker rescue, and community rebuilding effort. Access requires a high-clearance 4WD via Brindabella Road and Flea Creek.