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Exploring Lewis Pass

Article. By matthew Updated 8 March 20108 March 2010.

There is a good range of tracks and routes around Lewis Pass to suit all abilities. Here is a selection of places to visit and shorter trips available in the area. More ▶︎

Weekend Tramp To Nina Hut, Lewis Pass

Article. By tararua Created 12 February 200412 February 2004.

Looking for a great overnight tramp in the Lewis Pass area? Then one to consider is a trip up the Nina Valley to a cosy new 10 bunk hut. The easy tramp will take around 3 hours. More ▶︎

A double-headed <i>Pterostylis graminea</i>, Nina River.

A double-headed Pterostylis graminea, Nina River.

Photograph. By matthew Created 13 January 200013 January 2000.

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Aporostylis bifolia.

Photograph. By matthew Created 13 January 200013 January 2000.

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Nina Hut

Photograph. By tararua Created 1 January 19801 January 1980.

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Upper Flats of Nina Valley track

Photograph. By tararua Created 1 January 19801 January 1980.

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View of the big pool from a swingbridge, Nina River

Photograph. By tararua Created 1 January 19801 January 1980.

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Swingbridge across Nina River, halfway point.

Photograph. By tararua Created 1 January 19801 January 1980.

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Devils Den Bivouac

Photograph. By ledge Updated 12 October 200912 October 2009.

Built in 2007 to replace the old version which was below Devilskin Saddle by the bushline. This new, sparkly version is ABOVE the pass, with an excellent vista of both access valleys. More ▶︎

Nina Hut at Night

Photograph. By ledge Created 18 January 200918 January 2009.

This hut is situated in a superb location, with wide views up all the valleys around it. A good move, DOC. Routes marked and cut by trackworkers to Nina Biv, Devils Den Biv and Lucretia Biv. Jan 2009. More ▶︎