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| Built | 1943 by Stan and Wally Schofield |
| Condition | ★★★☆☆ (intact; smoky fireplace) |
| Location | Tantangara Plain, south of Circuits Hut |
| Alternate Names | Scholfields Hut (variant spelling) |
| 1943 | Constructed by Stan and Wally Schofield for grazing |
| 1950s–70s | Used seasonally for stock shelter and bush refuge |
| Present | Standing; known for its 16-pane window and smoky fire |
Schofields Hut was built in 1943 by Stan and Wally Schofield to support grazing operations on the Tantangara Plain. It is a compact iron hut with a distinctive 16-pane window and a fireplace that has always smoked — despite numerous attempts to fix it, including drilling a hole in the flue.
The hut remains a quiet waypoint for walkers and riders exploring the southern plains and nearby Circuits Hut.
Schofields Hut measures approximately 7m × 3m and is built of sheet steel and corrugated iron. It has a wooden floor, a brick hearth, and a narrow iron chimney. The single window contains 16 glass panes, giving the hut a distinctive character.
The fireplace is functional but smoky. No toilet or water source is present.
Schofields Hut is listed in the KNP Plan of Management Schedule L.112 and holds KHA reference number 1313. History notes exist. The hut is not formally allocated to a caretaker group but is monitored by KHA volunteers.
The hut is informally maintained and accessible via walking or riding routes across the Tantangara Plain. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its grazing history, architectural quirks, and persistent fireplace issues.