Fraser Creek Hut is situated in magnificent west coast rainforest near the old township of Dundas.  It was built by R. J. Howard of Zeehan in about 1930 after he took over the Dunkley Bros King Billy logging operation on the Confidence Saddle Tram.  The hut was used on and off by loggers, prospectors and miners throughout the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – particularly by the sustenance prospectors of that time.  The last mine to be worked in the area was that by Queenstown identity Bill Higgins.  Bill and his two workers lived in the hut in the early 1950’s.

Steve Berrigan re-discovered the hut in the early 1970’s, did enough to stop it from collapse and, by chance, informed Terry Reid of its existence in the late 1970’s as possibly a place for scouts to visit.

Terry Reid who was then Scout Leader in Queenstown and Roger Nichols who was Scout Leader in Zeehan took up the challenge of restoration and renovation of the hut over the next few years into the early 1980’s.  The hut has been registered in the Scout Association name since 1980 and Terry Reid still acts as the caretaker.

For further information on availability and bookings for Fraser Creek Hut go to:   www.tas.scouts.com.au (Campsites & Venues – North West)