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| Built | 1916 by Bruce Jeffrey for Selena Westerman |
| Condition | ★★★★☆ (fully restored; heritage listed) |
| Location | Namadgi National Park, ACT – Settlers Track |
| Alternate Names | Lons Vale, Gundah, Westermans No.3 Homestead |
| 1916 | Constructed by Bruce Jeffrey for Selena Westerman |
| 1930s–50s | Occupied by Thomas and Mary Westerman; grazing and residence |
| 1990s | Restored by KHA volunteers led by Maurie Sexton |
Westermans Hut was built in 1916 by Bruce Jeffrey for Selena Westerman, replacing an earlier mud-brick house with a shingle roof. The homestead was later occupied by Selena’s parents, Thomas and Mary Westerman, and served as a residence and grazing base in the Grassy Creek valley.
The site includes visible ruins of earlier structures and a small family grave up the hill. Restoration in the 1990s returned the hut to its original form, earning Maurie Sexton an ACT Heritage Award. The hut is now a key waypoint on the Settlers Track.
Westermans Hut is a five-room timber slab homestead with scalloped bargeboards, stone chimneys, and a corrugated iron roof. It includes a verandah, timber floors, and restored internal walls. The craftsmanship is among the finest in Namadgi.
A pit toilet is located nearby. The site is dry, weatherproof, and suitable for day use or emergency shelter.
Westermans Hut is listed in the KHA Namadgi register as site 1801. It is part of the Namadgi Historic Homestead Triangle alongside Brayshaws and Waterhole Hut. Restoration was led by KHA volunteers and supported by ACT Parks. The site is actively monitored and interpreted.
The hut is maintained by ACT Parks and supported by KHA volunteers. Interpretive signage is present and highlights its architectural features, family history, and restoration story. Access is via the Settlers Track from Brayshaws carpark, with a stile marking the start of the trail.