Lucretia Hut Route
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Forecast point: Devilskin Saddle (1234m) · 5.2km away
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From the Nina Valley Track, follow Lucretia Hut Route to get to Lucretia Hut.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
SH7 to Nina swing bridge
Time: 1 hr
Follow Nina Valley Track to the swing bridge.
Nina swing bridge to Lucretia Hut
Time: 3 hr
From the Nina swing bridge (do not cross) continue up true left of the Nina River until you reach Lucretia Stream. Climb over a small gorge before descending to cross the stream. Continue up the true right to reach the hut situated on a tussock flat.
Getting there
Access is off SH7, around 50 km after the turnoff to Hanmer Springs and 10 km from Lewis Pass.
There is a carpark just opposite Palmer Lodge (private lodge). A swingbridge over the Lewis River gives access to the Nina Valley.
Know before you go
NZTopo50 map sheets: BT23, BU23
Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to April – cover food and keep lids on sweet drinks, wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.
Check the Devilskin Saddle weather forecast – NIWA website.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track