Howitt Hut – High Plains Camping at Its Best

Howitt Hut – Wind, Snow & Wide Open Country

If you’re after isolation, elevation, and that classic Alpine plains feel, Howitt Hut is your ticket. Sitting high in the Howitt Plains near Mount Howitt, this one’s as remote and peaceful as they come. It’s cold, it’s exposed, and it’s absolutely stunning.

Built to support cattlemen, maintained for bushwalkers and 4WDers, and loved by those chasing the real High Country experience—this hut sits at the edge of everything.

History on the High Plains

Howitt Hut was built in the early 1900s as a refuge for cattlemen who ran their stock across the Alpine plains during the summer months. It’s simple—timber walls, tin roof, and a fireplace that’s warmed many a wet traveller over the years.

Thanks to maintenance by volunteers and Parks Victoria, it still stands strong. It now serves as a waypoint for hikers on the Australian Alps Walking Track, and a destination for 4WDers who love to get off the grid.

How to Get There

Getting to Howitt Hut takes some effort—but that’s part of the charm. Access via:

• Howitt Road (off Tamboritha Road near Licola) – Long, scenic, and rough in spots.
• Zeka Spur Track – Connects from the Wonnangatta Valley (technical and steep).
• This area is seasonally closed in winter, and the weather can change fast—so be prepared.

Camping at Howitt Hut

You’re up high here—over 1,700m—so pack warm gear even in summer.

The camping area offers:

Plenty of space for tents and rigs

Fire pits

Basic drop toilet (check condition before relying on it)

Note: No phone reception, no water taps, no noise. Just the wind, the stars, and that crisp Alpine air.

Why It’s Worth the Trip

This is High Country hut camping in its purest form. If you’re doing the Wonnangatta loop, aiming for Mount Howitt, or just chasing that feeling of being way out there—Howitt Hut delivers.

Add a hike to nearby peaks. Cook your dinner by the fire. Watch the clouds roll in over the plains. This one’s for the memory bank.

Made it out to Howitt? Then you know—it’s not just a hut, it’s an achievement. Grab your Howitt Hut sticker and flex the fact that you went remote and nailed it.

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