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| Built | 1979 from remains of Big Peppercorn Homestead |
| Condition | ★☆☆☆☆ (poor; minimal structure remains) |
| Location | Northern end of Long Plain, near Peppercorn Creek |
| Alternate Names | Peppercorn Hut, Peppercorn Lean-to |
| Pre-1979 | Big Peppercorn Homestead stood nearby; classic slab house |
| 1979 | Shelter constructed using salvaged materials from homestead |
| 2000s–Present | Structure deteriorated; site remains unregistered with KNP |
Peppercorn Shelter was built in 1979 using materials salvaged from the nearby Big Peppercorn Homestead, a classic timber slab house with a corrugated iron roof. The shelter was intended as a basic lean-to for walkers and riders traversing Long Plain.
The original homestead, now gone, was a significant grazing structure. The shelter itself is minimal — three iron walls and a roof over bush poles — but remains a quiet waypoint for those exploring the northern plains.
The shelter consists of three corrugated iron walls and a roof supported by wired bush poles. There is no floor, fireplace, or internal lining. It is open on one side and offers basic protection from wind and rain.
The site is no longer accessible by vehicle. No toilet or water source is present.
Peppercorn Shelter is listed in the KHA database as site 1108. It is not registered in the Kosciuszko National Park Plan of Management and has no formal conservation status. The original homestead (KHA site 1107) is also unregistered.
The shelter is not actively maintained. Interpretive signage is recommended to acknowledge its connection to the Big Peppercorn Homestead and grazing history of Long Plain. The site may be suitable for future restoration or documentation.