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.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
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
30 November - 30 April
Bookings are required.
Labour and Queen's Birthday Weekends
Bookings are required.
1 May - 30 November (excluding above weekends)
Bookings are not required but fees still apply.
About this hut
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.2 current alertsDuration 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.2 current alertsDuration 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: Bookings required 30 November – 30 April, Labour Weekend and Queen's Birthday weekend).
Off season: Backcountry Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets must be used 1 May – 30 November (excluding Labour weekend and Queen's Birthday weekend).
Hut fees
- Adult (18+): $30 per night
- Youth/child (5 - 17yrs): $15 per night
- Infants (0-4yrs): free
Fees to camp at the hut
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0 - 10 years): free
Bookings
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 |
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