Bullocks Hut

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

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Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	(-36.4412418,148.4405833)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23, District of Tuggeranong. Turn on to Polo Flat Road then drive for 690 m Turn right onto Yareen Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn left onto Monaro Highway, B23 and drive for another 1.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sharp Street, B72 and drive for another 230 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sharp Street, B72 and drive for another 6.8 km Continue onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 53.8 km Turn left onto Munyang Street and drive for another 115 m Turn right onto Gippsland Street and drive for another 450 m Turn left onto Snowy River Avenue and drive for another 275 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 700 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 1.9 km Keep left onto Alpine Way and drive for another 17.3 km Turn right and drive for another 400 m Keep left and drive for another 155 m Turn right and drive for another 10 m Keep left and drive for another 25 m Keep right and drive for another 25 m Keep right and drive for another 20 m Keep right and drive for another 25 m Turn left and drive for another 45 m Turn right and drive for another 300 m Turn left and drive for another 130 m Turn left and drive for another 90 m Turn sharp right and drive for another 6 m

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Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the western side of car park 'C' at Bullocks Flat Skitube station, this walk follows the 'Bullocks Track' sign down the steps. At the bottom of the steps, the walk continues straight to follow the wide track into the bush. The track soon bends right and comes to a signposted 'T' intersection.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Thredbo Valley Trail. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Thredbo Valley Trail & Muzzlewood Track) continue straight, to head along Thredbo Valley Trail.
	After another 50 m turn right, to head along Thredbo Valley Trail. After another 350 m pass the sign (on your left).
	At the intersection of Muzzlewood Track & Thredbo Valley Trail turn left, to head along Muzzlewood Track. After another 10 m (at the intersection of Bullocks Track & Muzzlewood Track) continue straight.
	After another 50 m turn right. After another 180 m find the "Skitube - Alpine Railway" (4 m on your right). Skitube - Alpine Railway Skitube - Alpine Railway The Skitube is an electric rack railway which provides access between Bullocks Flat, Perisher and Blue Cow ski fields. The journey starts across the bridge over Thredbo River, then covers a distance of 8.5km, of which 6.3km is underground in the Bilston and Blue Cow tunnels. Construction of the railway began in 1984, and the complete line was officially opened in 1988. There are 11 passenger cars in total, of which 4 are motor cars - each with four 301 kW traction motors, making them the most powerful rack railway vehicles in the world. The braking system is mixed regenerative and rheostatic. Prices are around $48 for an adult return fare. Schedules vary throughout the year. + - The Skitube is an electric rack railway which provides access between Bullocks Flat, Perisher and Blue Cow ski fields. The journey starts across the bridge over Thredbo River, then covers a distance of 8.5km, of which 6.3km is underground in the Bilston and Blue Cow tunnels. Construction of the railway began in 1984, and the complete line was officially opened in 1988. There are 11 passenger cars in total, of which 4 are motor cars - each with four 301 kW traction motors, making them the most powerful rack railway vehicles in the world. The braking system is mixed regenerative and rheostatic. Prices are around $48 for an adult return fare. Schedules vary throughout the year.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Steam Engine. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Continue straight. After another 115 m come to "Bullocks Hut". Bullocks Hut Bullocks Hut Bullocks Hut is a cement block house, built in 1934 as a fishing lodge for Dr Bullock. Extra buildings were added to the substantial house over the following decades. The hut has been managed by NPWS since 1969, and was fully renovated when the nearby Skitube was built in the early 90s. Bullocks Hut has bunk beds, tiled floors, a stainless steel food preparation area with sink, as well as a nearby toilet and stables building. A popular spot for day visits. The hut and grounds are available for hire for events such as wedding, please respect the space of other people using this site. + - Bullocks Hut is a cement block house, built in 1934 as a fishing lodge for Dr Bullock. Extra buildings were added to the substantial house over the following decades. The hut has been managed by NPWS since 1969, and was fully renovated when the nearby Skitube was built in the early 90s. Bullocks Hut has bunk beds, tiled floors, a stainless steel food preparation area with sink, as well as a nearby toilet and stables building. A popular spot for day visits. The hut and grounds are available for hire for events such as wedding, please respect the space of other people using this site.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 760 m to get back to the start.

An optional side trip to the Steam Engine.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Thredbo Valley Trail. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 75 m long)
	After another 15 m turn right. After another 240 m come to "Steam Engine". Steam Engine Steam Engine On the northern side of the Thredbo River at Bullocks Flat is a large, open area, still home to some historic items. Here you will find a rusty portable steam engine, chains, wheels and a small dam. These items are left over from the late 1910â€™s when Ned Irwin established and operated a sawmill here. He would process the Alpine Ash trees that had been cut from the surrounding hills. There was another mill operating at the nerby Sawpit Creek since the mid to late 1800â€™s. During the 1850's some gold mining was also undertaken at this site, but it proved not a very popular site. . + - On the northern side of the Thredbo River at Bullocks Flat is a large, open area, still home to some historic items. Here you will find a rusty portable steam engine, chains, wheels and a small dam. These items are left over from the late 1910â€™s when Ned Irwin established and operated a sawmill here. He would process the Alpine Ash trees that had been cut from the surrounding hills. There was another mill operating at the nerby Sawpit Creek since the mid to late 1800â€™s. During the 1850's some gold mining was also undertaken at this site, but it proved not a very popular site. .
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 380 m to the main route.

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Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bullocks Hut

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	25 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Covered in snow part of the year
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Skitube - Alpine Railway
The Skitube is an electric rack railway which provides access between Bullocks Flat, Perisher and Blue Cow ski fields. The journey starts across the bridge over Thredbo River, then covers a distance of 8.5km, of which 6.3km is underground in the Bilston and Blue Cow tunnels. Construction of the railway began in 1984, and the complete line was officially opened in 1988. There are 11 passenger cars in total, of which 4 are motor cars - each with four 301 kW traction motors, making them the most powerful rack railway vehicles in the world. The braking system is mixed regenerative and rheostatic. Prices are around $48 for an adult return fare. Schedules vary throughout the year.

Steam Engine
On the northern side of the Thredbo River at Bullocks Flat is a large, open area, still home to some historic items. Here you will find a rusty portable steam engine, chains, wheels and a small dam. These items are left over from the late 1910â€™s when Ned Irwin established and operated a sawmill here. He would process the Alpine Ash trees that had been cut from the surrounding hills. There was another mill operating at the nerby Sawpit Creek since the mid to late 1800â€™s. During the 1850's some gold mining was also undertaken at this site, but it proved not a very popular site. .

Bullocks Hut
Bullocks Hut is a cement block house, built in 1934 as a fishing lodge for Dr Bullock. Extra buildings were added to the substantial house over the following decades. The hut has been managed by NPWS since 1969, and was fully renovated when the nearby Skitube was built in the early 90s. Bullocks Hut has bunk beds, tiled floors, a stainless steel food preparation area with sink, as well as a nearby toilet and stables building. A popular spot for day visits. The hut and grounds are available for hire for events such as wedding, please respect the space of other people using this site.

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