{{Short description|Mountain hut in the alpine region of New South Wales, Australia}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox hut |name = Geehi Hut |image = |image_alt = |caption = |country = Australia |state = NSW |national_park = |coordinates = {{coord|36|22|39.02|S|148|10|46.71|E|type:landmark_region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}} |elevation = |elevation_footnotes = |built = 1952 |built_by = Ken Nankervis and his brother |built_for = Cattle grazing and fishing |owner = |maintained_by = Sydney Land Rover Club<br />Sydney Range Rover Club |url = |bunks = |camping = |water = |accessed_by = foot and/or car |footnotes = }} '''Geehi Hut''', also known as the '''Nankervis Hut''' or '''Airstrip Hut''', is an [[Mountain hut|alpine hut]] located in south-eastern [[New South Wales]], Australia.
==History== Ken Nankervis (1925-2012) and his older brother Jim<ref name=knobit>{{cite web | title=Ken Nankervis | website=KHA Website | url=https://www.khuts.org/index.php/heritage-guest/people/ken-nankervis-obituary | access-date=12 November 2023}}</ref> built the hut for grazing and fishing in 1952. Originally at the site there were several buildings including a shed, toilet, laundry and the main house. However, the shed and laundry have been removed. Geehi Hut is often named Nankervis Hut after the brothers.<ref name=gh>{{cite web | title=KHA Website | website=Geehi Hut | date=31 December 2020 | url=https://www.khuts.org/index.php/huts/kosciuszko-national-park/geehi-hut | access-date=12 November 2023}}</ref>
In 2004, the hut was rebuilt by the Kosciusko Huts Association, with assistance from the [[New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service]], [[day labor|day-labourers]], and the caretakers, the Land Rover Club of New South Wales and the Range Rover Club of Sydney. It was officially re-opened on Sunday 3 October 2004, with members of the Nankervis family in attendance.<ref name=gh/>
==Description== Geehi Hut is constructed from river rocks, with the floor a mix of concrete and dirt. Around {{cvt|11|m}} by {{cvt|9|m}}, in includes three rooms. Construction of this type is fairly unusual for [[Australian Alps|Australian Alpine]] huts, making Geehi hut a popular destination for camping and walking groups. The ablution facilities are in the nearby campground.<ref name=gh/>
The Geehi Hut area provides an excellent base to climb the historic and iconic Hannel's Spur Track up to the summit of [[Mount Kosciuszko]]. The trailhead is located about {{cvt|1.4|km}} SSW of the [[Alpine Way]], at the Geehi Flats Rest area. This challenging route is the overlooked third route to the summit of Australia's highest mountain.{{cn|date=November 2023}}
==Access and facilities== Access is by car (ordinary sedan) or by foot.<ref name=gh/>
Near the hut there is a large area for camping with plenty of shade next to [[Geehi River]]. Toilet and barbecue facilities are at the camp sites and disabled access walking paths are along the river. There are picnic tables. There is fishing access to the river<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko-national-park/geehi-flats-campground/camping |title=Geehi Flats campground| website=[[NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service ]]|access-date=2013-07-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402004616/http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko-national-park/geehi-flats-campground/camping |archive-date=2 April 2015 }}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.khuts.org/ Kosciuszko Huts Association] *[https://www.khuts.org/index.php/heritage-guest/people/ken-nankervis-interview Interview with Ken Nankervis]
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[[Category:Mountain huts in Australia]]