Waterfall Valley Hut
Facilities
Waterfall Valley Hut has similar facilities to most of the other huts on the Overland Track, including bunks (without mattresses), tables & bench seats, new 'Zero Discharge' Sputnik toilets, rainwater tank, tent platforms, group campsite, a helipad (for emergency and maintenance use only), a gas heater, and a Ranger's Quarters. During summer, a volunteer Hut Warden will also be on site to provide information and assistance to walkers.
As with other huts on the track, Waterfall Valley Hut has an adjoining camping area, located approximately 100 metres west of the hut. Independent walkers are allocated an area of grassland, whilst guided groups are allocated elevated wooden platforms 100 metres north-west of the hut. Independent walkers also have the choice of four large tent platforms located near the toilets. During periods of warm dry weather, some walkers opt to pitch a tent on the grassland area to view the surrounding valley and Barn Bluff.
Surrounding mountains
There are a number of mountains that can be accessed from Waterfall Valley Hut. These include Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff.
Other Overland Track huts
- Kitchen Hut
- Windermere Hut
- Old Pelion Hut
- New Pelion Hut
- Kia Ora Hut
- Bert Nichols Hut
- Narcissus Hut
- Echo Point Hut
References
- ^ Boss-Walker, Ian (1964) Peaks and High Places - Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park Tasmania Hobart, Scenery Preservation Board. - for 1964 it claims 8-12 based on 2 to 3 person to a bunk
- ^ "New Waterfall Valley Hut". Australia: Tasmanian Times. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
External links
- http://www.cradlehuts.com/index.html
- http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/tracknotes/overland.html#huts