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	Buddong Hut (aka The Hydrographer's Hut)

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*Description*	A high country hut in good condition on the Hume and Hovell walking track. Originally built for hydrographers hence the alternative name.
*Location*	35° 38′ CD" S . 148° 13′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : Approximately ** km * of Tumut NSW Prominent feature : Bago State Forest
*What's there*


*General comments*
	A high country hut in good condition. Used as a camp on the Hume and Hovell walking track and by 4WDrivers. The Hut could accommodate up to 6 pe.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	A good spot for brew or an overnight camp for a small group. Wading in t.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	The lack of poetic talent from previous visitors is clearly visible on the insid.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	This area can only be accessed safely by 4WD. Surface can.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*History on the area*
	A plaque on the hut reads: This hut was built in 1925 by the Water Resources Conservation and Irrigation Commission at a cost of 90 pounds. It accommodated personnel who took stream flow readings at the gauging station on Buddong Creek. Stream flow measurements on the creek commenced in 1940 and were originally taken at the junction with the Tumut River. This station was established in June 1921 and operated until March 1977. During that time the highest recorded level was 3.9 feet (1.2m) in July 1956. There is o.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

History on the area

A plaque on the hut reads: This hut was built in 1925 by the Water Resources Conservation and Irrigation Commission at a cost of 90 pounds. It accommodated personnel who took stream flow readings at the gauging station on Buddong Creek. Stream flow measurements on the creek commenced in 1940 and were originally taken at the junction with the Tumut River. This station was established in June 1921 and operated until March 1977. During that time the highest recorded level was 3.9 feet (1.2m) in July 1956. There is o.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Paul and Val Sheahan LRCAC.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 19-06-2010

Buddong Hut (aka The Hydrographer's Hut)