Angelus Hut
Located in Nelson Lakes National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
This is a serviced 28-bunk hut in the Nelson Lakes area.Highlights
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
30 November – 30 April
Backcountry Hut Passes can't be used.
1 May – 29 November
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used.
Image gallery
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Angelus Hut. Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Angelus Hut Image: Keith Miller | Creative Commons
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Angelus Hut Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Trampers at Lake Angelus, with the hut in the distance Image: | DOC
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Angelus Hut Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Angelus Hut in winter Image: 3moreporkphotography.wordpress.com ©
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Facilities
- No cookers – bring your own.
- No rubbish bins – take your rubbish out with you.
Fees
30 November - 30 April
Hut
Adults (18+ years): $30
Youth (5-17 years): $15
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking. Backcountry Hut Passes can't be used at this hut.
1 May - 29 November
Hut
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking. Backcountry Hut Passes can be used in this hut from May 1 to November 29 only. Note: It cannot be used during the Labour and Queen's Birthday weekends.
To pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'Backcountry Hut Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will automatically be applied when you make a booking.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Bookings are required all year. For more information, including what you can expect as a 'booked' and 'non-booked' hut user, see Booking Angelus Hut.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BS24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1579151, N5362601
Altitude: 1,650 m above sea level
Nelson Lakes - thefts from vehicles
Isolated carparks are prone to theft. Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. A bag storage facility is available at the Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre.
Contacts
| Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1806 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
View Road St Arnaud |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 55 St Arnaud 7053 |
| Full office details | |
