Wallace Hut – The Oldest Surviving Hut in the Victorian Alps

Wallace Hut – The Grandfather of High Country History

Before cattlemen huts were a trend—or even a necessity—there was Wallace Hut.

Built in 1889, Wallace Hut is the oldest standing hut in the Victorian Alps, and walking up to it feels like stepping through a time warp. Weathered timber. Moss-covered posts. Snow gums twisting around it like they’ve grown up together. This isn’t just a hut—it’s a living museum.

Located along the Bogong High Plains Road near Falls Creek, it’s technically a hiking destination, but still makes a worthy detour on a High Country road trip.

Built by the Wallace Brothers

The hut was constructed by the Wallace brothers, pioneering cattlemen who used the Bogong High Plains as summer pasture. Its original purpose? A no-nonsense shelter for mustering stock, cooking meals, and keeping out the mountain cold.

Over the years, Wallace Hut has withstood fire, snow, and countless storms. Thanks to the care of the High Country Huts Association and Parks Victoria, it’s still standing—and open for visitors to walk through, photograph, and admire.

It’s a staple of the Australian Alps Walking Track, and one of the most photographed huts in the country.

How to Get There

You won’t need a winch for this one—just walking shoes.

Access info:

• Located off Bogong High Plains Road, near Falls Creek
• Well-signed car park nearby
• Short, easy walk (approx. 1.5km return) through Alpine snow gum forest

Best visited in summer and autumn—the snow closes the area in winter.

Camping Options Nearby

You can’t camp right at Wallace Hut, but you’ve got great options close by:

• Langford West Camping Area – A short drive away with toilets and flat space
• Mountain Creek (further down toward Mt Bogong)
• Falls Creek village for caravan-style stays

Perfect for hikers, hut spotters, or anyone doing a scenic loop through the High Country.

Why It’s a Must-See

Wallace Hut is simple, quiet, and packed with atmosphere. It doesn’t need epic views or gnarly tracks—it has age, soul, and stories soaked into every board.

Whether you’re on foot, bike, or four wheels—it’s a piece of bush history worth visiting.

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It’s not every day you stand next to something that’s been holding strong since the 1800s.

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