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Tin Hut

Closed Checked 15 October 2026, 11:57 AM AEDT

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Closed: This site is seasonally closed over the wetter months to protect the site from damage. · Reopens 2026-10-28

Road and track closures within 5 km

Not an official warning service. Always check VicEmergency, the Bureau of Meteorology warnings for Victoria and Parks Victoria changes of conditions before you travel. In an emergency call 000.

Camping

Tin Hut was the location of Tin Hut township that serviced the hydro-electric scheme and timber workers in the first half of the 20th century. Now the Tin Hut has grassy camping nestled into the slope under some large European and native trees. Day visitor areas adjecent to the Rubicon River.

Getting there

From Melbourne, follow the Maroondah Highway; turn right onto the Taggerty-Thornton road and right again onto Rubicon road. Tin Hut Camp is located just over the Royston road bridge on Royston road. The camping areas is currently 4WD access only due to the rough entrance track into the camping area. Tin Hut Camp is closed from the Thursday after the Queens Birthday holiday through to the Thursday before Melbourne Cup.

Location: -37.324015, 145.862156 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14

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