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| Built | 1920s by Australian Estates of Cooma |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (restored; intact) |
| Location | Accessible via Blue Waterholes Fire Trail |
| Alternate Names | None recorded |
| 1920s | Constructed by Australian Estates as a luxury alpine retreat |
| 1930s | Fitted with hot water and electricity — rare for the region |
| 1983–85 | Major restoration undertaken |
| 2023 | Toilet upgraded by NPWS |
Pockets Hut was built in the 1920s by the Australian Estates company of Cooma as a high-country retreat. Unusually luxurious for its time, it featured hot water and electricity in the 1930s — a rarity in Kosciuszko huts.
The hut underwent a major restoration between 1983 and 1985 and remains structurally sound. It is accessible via the Blue Waterholes Fire Trail and is a popular destination for hikers exploring Clarke Gorge and Nichols Gorge.
Pockets Hut is a weatherboard structure measuring approximately 7.5m × 7.5m. It contains four rooms and is internally lined with fibro. The chimney is made of iron with a concrete hearth. A pit toilet was upgraded in 2023.
The hut is well-suited for overnight stays and offers basic shelter in a scenic alpine setting.
Pockets Hut is listed in the KNP Plan of Management Schedule L.103 and holds KHA reference number 1214. A history brief exists. The site is actively maintained and monitored by NPWS and KHA volunteers.
The hut is cared for by NPWS and supported by KHA. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its unusual amenities and role in early alpine recreation. It serves as a key waypoint for walkers exploring the Blue Waterholes region.