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| Built | 1889 by Arthur, William & Stewart Wallace |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (intact; National Trust listed) |
| Location | Alpine National Park, VIC – Bogong High Plains near Falls Creek |
| Alternate Names | Wallace’s Hut |
| 1889 | Constructed by the Wallace brothers from snow gum slabs |
| 1930s | Used by State Electricity Commission workers; roof covered in iron |
| 1970s–Present | Preserved as a heritage site and emergency shelter |
Wallace Hut was built in 1889 by Arthur, William, and Stewart Wallace, mountain cattlemen who grazed stock on the Bogong High Plains. It is the oldest surviving hut in the Alpine National Park and is listed by the National Trust for its historical significance.
In the 1930s, the hut was repurposed by the State Electricity Commission during hydroelectric surveys. Its original woollybutt shingles were covered with corrugated iron, though the shingles remain visible inside. Today, Wallace Hut is a popular picnic spot and a key stop on the Wallace’s Heritage Trail.
Wallace Hut is a single-room slab hut built from snow gum timber, with a pitched corrugated iron roof, stone fireplace, and earthen floor. It includes a bush table, shelving, and mantlepiece dating to the original construction. The structure is dry, weatherproof, and historically intact.
A pit toilet is located nearby. Water may be available from seasonal creeks but should be treated before use.
Wallace Hut is protected under the National Trust of Australia and managed by Parks Victoria. It is part of the Australian Alps National Parks Co-operative Management Program and is regularly inspected. Interpretive signage highlights its cattlemen’s legacy and architectural features.
The hut is accessible via a 1.5 km return walk from Wallace Hut carpark on Bogong High Plains Road, 7.5 km past Rocky Valley Storage Dam. The trail is wheelchair accessible and forms part of the Wallace’s Heritage Trail, which links to Cope Hut and Mt Cope.