Lake Angelus Hut
Image: Crystal Brindle | ©
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. From late November to 30 April, on Labour weekend and Queen's Birthday weekend this hut must be booked online in advance.Image gallery
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Angelus Hut.
Angelus Hut.
...Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Angelus Hut interior
Angelus Hut interior
...Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Angelus Hut
Angelus Hut
...Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes
Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes
...Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Trampers at Lake Angelus, with the hut in the distance
Trampers at Lake Angelus, with the hut in the distance
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Angelus Hut
Angelus Hut
...Image: Logan Vickers ©
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Angelus Hut in winter
Angelus Hut in winter
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Hut overview
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
About this hut
Angelus Hut was built in 2010.
Tracks to the hut
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Angelus Hut tracks and routes
Located in Nelson Lakes National ParkAngelus, at 1,650 metres, is perched high on the ranges between Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes National Park.Duration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
Travers-Sabine Circuit
Located in Nelson Lakes National ParkExperience tranquil beech forests, fields of waving tussocks, 2000‑m‑high mountains and clear rushing streams in the heart of the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park.1 current alertDuration 4 - 7 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BS24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1579151, N5362601
Altitude: 1,650 m above sea level
Download a printable map of Angelus Hut (PDF, 572K)
Fees
Peak season (from late November to 30 April, Labour Weekend, Queen's Birthday weekend - bookings required):
$20.00 adult per night, $10.00 youth/child per night, infant free.
Off peak season (from 1 May to late November, excluding Labour weekend and Queen's Birthday weekend):
Backcountry Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets must be used.
Bookings
Bookings are essential from late November to 30 April and on the following long weekends:
- Labour weekend (Friday to Sunday nights). Labour Day is the 4th Monday of October each year.
- Queen's Birthday weekend (Friday to Sunday nights). Queen's Birthday is the first Monday of June each year.
Book Angelus Hut online, or contact the Nelson Lakes Bookings Helpdesk.
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
Know before you go
No cooking facilities provided – all visitors should carry portable cookers.
No rubbish facilities are provided in the backcountry – pack out what you pack in.
It's important to plan, prepare and equip yourself well. Have the right gear and skills required for the trip and always check the latest information about facilities you plan to use and local weather conditions.
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
| Nelson Lakes Bookings Helpdesk Business Unit | |
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1808 |
| 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 | |
