Karenn Loc: Sydney Australia.

Some examples of what can be found as you travel through the high country. These were originally built for the stockmen to stay while moving stock through the vast mountainous areas of the high country. They are still used for this as well as for overnight emergency stops and for travellers, hikers, or when snow bound. The first is the famous Craig's Hut used in the film "The Man from Snowy River". Unfortunately this has burnt down 3 times and this is a rebuilt replica of what it was like. It is a tourist stop and has easy access for buses and 4 x 4 cars. The rest are found as you drive through the numerous tracks to be found. They are found of all maps in case of emergencies but are often burnt down in area bush fires through summer, only to be rebuilt by local towns or organisations. The last is a Old School House, I believe built in the 1800's ??? This one is built by a homestead that have been appointed the school's caretakers to help with maintenance and upkeep. Usually you can find some stored can food items that have been left or donated for emergency situations. Also some have a log books to record visitor's names and comments, where you are from etc.

Craig's Hut.

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Front of Craig's Hut

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Inside one of the better internal examples - Craig's Hut.

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This is a normal example of a Hut. Usually very small.

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They use anything to build with to repel the weather conditions.

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Typical inside, usually dirt floor. this one had bunks and there is always a fire place.

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Inside the School House.

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The Old School House.

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Old water tank near the school house.

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dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

marvellous, thanks

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Very interesting!

sleepy51 Loc: Makoshika Park--Montana

Any port in a storm. Thanks for the pictures, always enjoy sights of Australia.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Excellent series...thanks for sharing.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Interesting scenes and commentary Karenn.

tbell7D Loc: Houston

Another very interesting series. I enjoyed taking a look at each one.

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Interesting series of well taken photographs and very informative.
Thank you for post.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Excellent set, Karenn. Thanks for sharing the info, too.

Karenn Loc: Sydney Australia.

Glad everyone has enjoyed sharing a little part of my favourite spot in Australia with me. So much to see and enjoy in this area.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series Karen.

jjbrenner Loc: San Angelo, TX

Karenn--very interesting and well-described. Your comments really add to an excellent photo journey. Thank you for sharing this from your tour of the High Country in Australia.
Jim

larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois

Very interesting shots and nice docs to go with it

iDoc Loc: Knoxville,Tennessee

Interesting and informative. Thanks for posting. Oh yes, good images.