from Roseberry around 11.15. O'Keefes is 7.5m by 3.8m in size and consists of two rooms, plus a shed (previously a bathhouse). Happy Jacks Plain 9.68km. I had a tinge of regret and felt foolish for having got it so wrong, but I’ve since updated my waypoints on InReach, so that this mistake does not get made in future. It was a New Moon, but overcast and so not so good for stars. We borrowed a folding chair from the hut construction site, but camped just to the east, across Hut creek, and got water from Bogong Creek. The landscape has definitely changed, but the dead trees remain. 2017 04 02 Jagungal Circuit. The Mt Jagungal summit was reached at 11:15am and they arrived at O'Keefe's Hut (Photo No.8), on the northern slopes of Jagungal, at 12:30pm. There is no report on whether he survived the fire. O’Keefes Hut is considered one of the most important huts in Kosciuszko National Park for survival and shelter. on the M5, and we stopped in Goulburn for lunch, then met the others in Photo: O’Keefe’s Hut We were told the next day was supposed to bring some late rain and it started overcast and stayed that way all day, but no rain descended upon us. Next: Jagungal + Geehi headwaters Out third camp was O'Keefe's Hut on the edge of the Jagungal Wilderness. Internal walls of O'Keefe's Hut lined with old newspaper: The rest of the afternoon was basically straight & flat. Our day trip from O’Keefes was certainly the highlight of our nine day expedition. He carted materials from Old Adaminaby. O'Keefe's Hut certainly lived up to its reputation and remains my favourite hut of the trip. Weather. Jagungal – Site 14, Geehi River 3 (new site) 27 Jagungal – Site 17, O’Keefes Hut (existing site) 28 Jagungal – Site 18, Valentine Creek 1 (existing site) 29 Jagungal – Site 19, Valentine Creek 2 (new site) 30 Jagungal – Site 20, Valentine Creek 3, Big Bend (new site) 31 Jagungal … There is also an outside toilet. Round Mountain carpark, to the north, is the closest to the Jagungal itself. remained overcast pretty much all day, but only rained for an hour or Coming from Guthega Power Station I'd go up the trail to Dissapointment Spur Hut, then up the spur itself to Gungartan, along the Kerries to Mawsons Hut (with a side trip to Tin Hut … As you follow the trail you are travelling aroung Mt Jagungal so all afternoon the fact that I didn't climb it was haunting me. Following along the Grey Mare trail you will see another hut , O Keefe’s hut a good place to stop or camp if you have time. We pushed on though, as we were trying to get to O’Keefe’s Hut before the end of the day. O'Keefes Hut provided a very pleasant spot for lunch. An alternative route is to leave Grey Mare Trail before you get to Mackays Hut and head direct to Cessjacks Hut. The fireplace and hearth are of mortared stones, and the flue is of iron. After fording the Tumut river continue along the trail for 8km until you reach the intersection with the Grey Mare Fire trail, Mt. Distance: … Mary tried the garbage bags over her boots but alas it was not very successful. Jagungal looms right in front of you, awesome! 14.5km) we follow the Round Mountain Trail. Mount Jagungal can be climbed also as a day trip from there. Geehi Dam Circuit. There were only brief periods of congestion Vic and Val and I walked back to the carpark in the dark, trying to avoid Photo: O’Keefe’s Hut We were told the next day was supposed to bring some late rain and it started overcast and stayed that way all day, but no rain descended upon us. Day 3 along the Bulls Peaks to Cesjacks then over Jagungal and down to O'Keefes, and day 4 out via Farm Ridge. O’Keefe’s Hut, maintained by the Koszciukzo Huts Association, is a welcome refuge with a warm fire place (and even a John Grisham novel) From O’Keefe’s Hut to Hell Hole Creek Setting off in the cold morning’s air, we soon passed Mt Jagungal’s rocky face; it had loomed large across the horizon throughout the previous day’s walk. Wildflowers. The ridge above Derschkos is a good spot to camp with views of Jagungal as peregrinator has commented. O’Keefe’s Hut. It was also famous for a huge possum that lived in the original hut and progressively destroyed the lining. Distance from O'keefes Hut 21.04km N. Temperature Feels Like Rel. On the way back I tracked around the north side which seems to be taken by most people who leave Jagungal and head down towards O’Keefe’s Hut. O'Keefes was built in 1934 by AS O'Keefe, to support local grazing. 10th Mountain Division Hut Association (US). After about 40 minutes we passed by O’Keefe’s hut, our elusive goal of the previous day, rebuilt and looking very comfortable. We then go back down, pick up our gear, and walk on to Derschko’s Hut, to spend Sun-day night there. Day 2: Tuesday 29th December (approx. The three day walk commenced near Cesjacks Hut - with a side trip to Spencers Peak - back to Cesjacks Hut - then via Jagungal Saddle to Mt Jagungal - down the western side of a valley to the north of Mt Jagungal to the Meterological Station - O'Keefe's Hut - Alpine Walking Track to Doubtful Creek - up Doubtful Creek - then back to Cesjacks Hut. It was nice to plod along a road for awhile. The hut has a wooden floor and there is one window. so after morning tea. We then go back down, pick up our packs, and walk on to Derschko’s Hut, for the night. We then return to O'Keefe Hut for dinner. On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! Spencers Peak 5.29km. Repairs are due in 2002. Looking down at Round Mountain Hut – there was a seriously rad descent from the main trail at the end of day 2 – unfortunately that meant that day 3 began with a tough wake up and hike-a-bike back up the hill. We could also just rest weary legs at O'Keefes. There was originally a masonite ceiling and lining, but this is slowly being pulled apart by a very large possum. Munyang Range 4.98km. O'Keefes is considered one of the most important huts in KNP for survival and shelter. Day 3: Wednesday 30th December (approx. Guthega Power Station is a good southern starting point. Plenty of water points. There were lots of ups and downs on the 7km hike to Shlink Hut. On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. It was a clear night with great stars. O'Keefes was built in 1934 by AS O'Keefe, to support local grazing. GPS Location View on Map. On Saturday we’ll walk along Farm Ridge fire track to the site of O’Keefe Hut and spend the night there. The O'Keefe family have supplied some new furniture from their property and the caretakers have re-papered the walls with donated newspapers from the 1940's. It was pleasantly cool for the climb up onto Farm Ridge and along the Part 3 - Derschkos hut to Round Mountain via Round Mountain ft. Day 2 we leave Boobee Hut and head towards O'Keefe's Hut for about 11km for lunch and set up tents. O’Keefe’s Hut on the way to Mount Jagungal. The idea of spending two nights here with a day trip up Jagungal seemed attractive, although we debated several other options that evening before settling back on that plan. On Sunday we’ll walk to the base of Jagungal, drop our packs, and climb to the top. We then take day gear and walk around to summit Mt Jagungal (if in fair weather) for 14km and about 400m ascent. I exited the Jagungal Wilderness onto Shlink Road. From O'Keefe's Hut, it was just 9km to Mackays Hut, which we reached by 2:30pm after several more snow showers. The nearest hut to Mount Jagungal. O'Keefe's hut had burned down in 2003 and was being rebuilt. good for photography. Shortly after this, we met up with the ANU hikers again, and also another party that had just completed the Jagungal walk. There's a toilet and, while there is no campground, Derschko's hut is an easy morning's ride from here. This hut was burnt down in 2003 and rebuilt in 2007-8 about 20m to the south west, leaving the original footprint intact. The closest huts are Mackays and O'Keefe's. Closest Weather Station. Huts | Kosciuszko NP | Walks. There was one other tent next to Round Mountain Hut, where we pitched Mt Jagungal can be climbed from here and the Grey Mare Fire Trail joined either at Strumbo Hill or at the Meteorological Station north of Mt Jagungal near O'Keefes Hut. After fording the Tumut river continue along the trail for 8km until you reach the intersection with the Grey Mare Fire trail, Mt. They spent the night there after an afternoon return run to Farm Ridge Hut (Photo No. — more changing of socks and shoes — to O'Keefe's Hut. Those routes are all good and have the advantage that they get off the beaten track. Mary tried the garbage bags over her … This is the peak that is directly east of Jagungal. The group carried packs and left Alpine Hut at 7am in perfect weather with a severe frost (18 degrees F). The three day walk commenced near Cesjacks Hut - with a side trip to Spencers Peak - back to Cesjacks Hut - then via Jagungal Saddle to Mt Jagungal - down the western side of a valley to the north of Mt Jagungal to the Meterological Station - O'Keefe's Hut - Alpine Walking Track to Doubtful Creek - up Doubtful Creek - then back to Cesjacks Hut. The hut was very popular for visitors because of its key location on the overland trail. surplus gear. As the afternoon wore on I was crossing more small creeks and streams. Cabramurra at 23/08:30am EDT. When we crossed the Tumut everyone else took off their shoes or at least Mary tried the garbage bags over her boots but alas it was not very successful. I chose to take the southern route around East Peak 1 as I think it’s the easiest and quickest. I was up at the unnaturally (for me) early time of 5.45am, which was 9). We picked up Kristina and then shifted to Andrew's van, getting away 16km) we’ll follow the track to the base of Jagungal, drop our packs, and climb to the top, possibly for lunch. Farm Ridge 3.62km. Thank goodness I’d decided to push on! Cooma around 4.30 before driving on through Kiandra to the Round Mountain On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. camp while being harassed simultaneously by March flies and mosquitoes. And a fine collection of chairs, which suited us very well when taken outside and placed along the lee wall in the sun. The rebuilt hut is very well done inside, with old newspapers plastered over the inside walls and lovely furniture. It can be climbed as a day trip from O’Keefe’s or Cessjacks Huts without heavy packs. Plenty of water points. Part 2 - O'keefes Hut to Derschkos Hut with climb of Jagungal. Jagungal looms right in front of you, awesome! Brief History. Mt Jagungal 2.85km. From here we walk another half an hour or so further south, leaving our packs at the meteorological station (1660m) at about 3pm before tackling the (untracked) Mt Jagungal … The hut was very cute though. using torches, to check that Vic had locked his car and to return some On Monday we walk back to the cars. This hut was burnt down in 2003 and rebuilt in 2007-8 about … A well spent 40mins. Danny, Camilla, Vic, Val, Andrew, Kristina, Roger, Julie. We looked at the ruins of the old farm before continuing across Bogong Creek 04/04/2017 19/07/2017 Updated on 19/07/2017. He carted materials from Old Adaminaby. However, on arrival, the weather seemed to be clearing, and we gave serious consideration to continuing on for another few hours and camping. We passed the meteorological station at the base of Jagungal and then continued on to O’Keefe’s Hut. Sixteen kids camping at Valentine’s Hut. car park. Jagungal Wilderness - 2012. 31Mar-2nd Apr 2017 – Jagungal Circuit, Kosciuszko National Park. On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. The roof and walls are of corrugated iron, in good condition. It was a New Moon, but overcast and so not so good for stars. We were walking by around 7pm. Following along the Grey Mare trail you will see another hut , O Keefe’s hut a good place to stop or camp if you have time. fire trail into the forests of snowgums killed in the 2003 fires; it Highlights: Geehi Dam, Grey Mare Hut, Valentine Hut. On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! You can see in these photos the looming thunderstorm which we raced to the hut: O'Keefe's hut was a fine billet, with the exception of a very smoky chimney. Duration: 3 days. their socks, but I left my volleys and socks on and just plunged in. In January 2002, NPWS released a tender for a conservation study for this and four other huts. Locked Gate 6.38km.
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