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Swing bridge over river.
Lucretia Hut Route

Located in Lake Sumner Forest Park in the Canterbury region

From the Nina Valley Track, follow Lucretia Hut Route to get to Lucretia Hut.

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.

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.

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.