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 at this hut. 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 to 30 June 2021.
Bookings are planned to open in May 2021, for stays that require bookings from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. The specific date that bookings will open will be added to this page, at least two weeks prior to the date.
From November 2020, 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 | |
