I have stayed at this hut several times over the past 4 or 5 years, but my last 2 visits, October 2012 and Queens Birthday long weekend this year have left me never wanting to stay here again. On both occasions I slept on the same bunk, same location and was eaten alive, coming home with dozens of bites on my arms and back. First time I thought it was mosquitos but my recent visit and confirmation from a guide friend who had the same problem answers the question. Funnily enough I seem to suffer worse than my walking buddies who seem to have come out unscathed on the recent visits; could come down to bunk location or maybe I'm just more sensitive.
Being that this is a communal hut used by people from all over the world and therefore similar to any dirty hostel you might find anywhere the presence of bed bugs isn't all that surprising.
Just putting this out there as a warning to others and maybe Parks could take notice of this as they do have a duty of care to provide a relatively clean and pest free environment for what will be an ever increasing number of visitors.
My next visit there I'll be happy to use the hut for cooking etc but will be sleeping in my tent. I have just spent all this week cleaning every piece of gear, particularly down sleeping bag and jacket as well as treating dozens of bite wounds - never again
