Narcissus Hut is an
alpine hut
A mountain hut is a building located high in the mountains, generally accessible only by foot, intended to provide food and shelter to mountaineers, climbers and hikers. Mountain huts are usually operated by an Alpine Club or some organization ...
located in the
Central Highlands of
Tasmania
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. It was first built in 1935 and rebuilt in 1963 after being burnt down.
[Boss-Walker, Ian (1964) ''Peaks and High Places - Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park Tasmania'' Hobart, Scenery Preservation Board. - page 68] The hut was renovated in 2015, when a new sheltered deck was constructed on the eastern side, along with paintwork.
Narcissus Hut is located at the northern end of
Lake St Clair, on the
Overland Track
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, right beside the Narcissus River.
Facilities
* Bunks (no mattresses)
* Tables & Benches
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Composting toilet
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Rainwater tank
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* Radio, for communication with ferry operator
* Ranger Hut (infrequently occupied)
Access
By foot (Overland Track)
To the north, the Overland Track follows the valley to
Bert Nichols Hut, approximately three hours walk.
To the south, it skirts the southern shore of
Lake St Clair for 5–6 hours, arriving at the Cynthia Bay trailhead, and the Visitors Centre.
By boat
There is a small jetty on the lake near the hut. During the peak summer season, a ferry runs between the visitors centre and Narcissus Hut, taking 30 minutes and costing A$55.00 (2022/23). Bookings recommended. see http://www.lakestclairlodge.com.au/about-lake-st-clair/lake-st-clair-ferry/ There is a radio to contact the ferry operator at Narcissus Hut. To pre-book call 03 62 891 137 or email
References
External links
* https://web.archive.org/web/20050306190403/http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/recreation/tracknotes/overland.html#huts
Mountain huts in Australia
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