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Howitts Hut

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3 Reviews

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David
3 years ago

Great spot with a well maintained long drop. Absolute level ground can be hard to find if there are a couple of groups.

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Ash E.
4 years ago

The Hut and the location are beautiful. The surroundings are quite overgrown with long grass. From what I could see camping in a tent or swag would be limited, more suited for camper trailers or roof... Read more

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Sharyn C.
5 years ago

Historic high country hut with free bush camping area close by and a bush drop dunny. Beautiful scenery and lots of history to experience. Hut has recently been restored, please help by looking after... Read more


Top Questions

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Akhil J. 3 years ago
Question:

Accessible by 2wd?

Answer:

Sort of. It technically is if you go via Licola, Tamboritha Rd and Howitt Rd. It is however very rough with lots of potholes and damage to the road. Much easier if you have a 4wd. by Ash E.

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Location

Howitt Road,
Howitt Plains,
Victoria

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Listing type
Campsite
Management
National Parks

Average temperature

January
L 9°C
H 17°C
February
L 9°C
H 17°C
March
L 7°C
H 14°C
April
L 4°C
H 10°C
May
L 1°C
H 6°C
June
L -1°C
H 3°C
July
L -2°C
H 2°C
August
L -2°C
H 3°C
September
L -0°C
H 6°C
October
L 2°C
H 9°C
November
L 4°C
H 12°C
December
L 6°C
H 15°C
Source: Meteostat

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