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| Built | 1926 by Con Bolton for NSW Tourist Bureau & Ski Club of Australia |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (intact; restored stove) |
| Location | The Kerries, south of Mount Jagungal |
| Alternate Names | Tin Hut No. 2 |
| 1926 | Built to support Kiandra–Kosciuszko ski crossing |
| 1956 | Rebuilt or modified; current structure dates from this period |
| 2013 | New potbelly stove installed by NPWS via helicopter |
Tin Hut was originally constructed in 1926 by Con Bolton for the NSW Tourist Bureau, Dr Herbert Schlink, and the Ski Club of Australia. It was built to support the first winter crossing from Kiandra to Kosciuszko — a pioneering ski expedition that helped shape alpine tourism in Australia.
The hut has served generations of skiers and walkers traversing the Kerries and Jagungal Wilderness. It is often snowbound in winter and remains a vital emergency shelter in this remote alpine corridor.
Tin Hut is a single-room structure built of corrugated iron walls and roof, with a wooden floor and a stone hearth. It includes a potbelly stove (replaced in 2013), a small window, and a separate toilet nearby.
The hut is compact but weatherproof, offering reliable shelter in harsh alpine conditions.
Tin Hut is listed in the KNP Plan of Management Schedule L.25 and holds KHA reference number 1405. A KHA brief and historical study exist. The hut is actively monitored and maintained by NPWS and KHA volunteers.
The hut is maintained by NPWS and supported by KHA. Interpretive signage is recommended to highlight its role in early ski tourism and its enduring presence in the alpine hut network. Access is via the Kerries Trail or cross-country routes from Schlink Pass.