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| Built | 1925 by Jack Pheney for the Oldfield family |
| Condition | ★★★☆☆ (good; intact and accessible) |
| Location | Murray Gap Trail, near ACT border |
| Alternate Names | Murray Creek Hut, Oldfields No. 1 |
| 1920 | Wards Hut built nearby for the Oldfield family |
| 1925 | Oldfields Hut constructed to replace Wards Hut |
| 1990s | Bora Ring visible in front of hut until early 1990s |
| Present | Standing; popular with walkers and cyclists from ACT |
Oldfields Hut was built in 1925 by Jack Pheney for the Oldfield family, replacing an earlier hut built in 1920. Located near Murray Gap and the ACT border, it served as a grazing shelter and bush refuge for decades.
The hut is well-positioned on open plains and is a favourite among walkers and cyclists coming from Orroral Valley. A Bora Ring once stood in front of the hut, though it has since disappeared. A vegetable garden and stockyards are still visible nearby.
Oldfields Hut is a classic slab hut measuring approximately 10m × 3m. It features vertical timber boards, a corrugated iron roof, and a floor of stone and wood. A wide verandah spans the front, offering shelter and views across the plains.
The hut has no internal lining or insulation. A small fireplace is built into the end wall, and the structure remains weatherproof and functional.
Oldfields Hut is listed in the KNP Plan of Management Schedule L.90 and holds KHA reference number 1601. A KHA brief, notes, and history exist for the site. The hut is valued for its heritage and recreational significance and is accessible via the Murray Gap Trail from Tantangara or the ACT.
The hut is informally maintained by walkers and KHA volunteers. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its grazing origins, architectural style, and cultural significance, including the lost Bora Ring and nearby stockyards.