Located in Nelson Lakes National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
May to October:
Angelus Hut. Image: Brian Dobbie ©
Angelus Hut Image: Keith Miller | Creative Commons
Angelus Hut Image: Logan Vickers ©
Angelus Hut, Nelson Lakes Image: Logan Vickers ©
Trampers at Lake Angelus, with the hut in the distance Image: | DOC
Angelus Hut Image: Logan Vickers ©
Angelus Hut in winter Image: 3moreporkphotography.wordpress.com ©
Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
From May to October in most years, the lake is frozen, snow blankets all four routes, and you may have to dig your way to the hut.
Adults (18+ years): $30
Youth (5-17 years): $15
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Adults (18+ years): $15
Youth (5-17 years): $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used during Labour Weekend.
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes cannot be used from 1 October to 30 April.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BS24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1579151, N5362601
Altitude: 1,650 m above sea level
A hut warden will be on-site throughout the peak season.
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.
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 |