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.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 fees
In the peak season, 30 November – 30 April, on Labour Weekend and Queen's Birthday weekend. bookings are required and can be made online or by phone, email or in person at some DOC visitor centres. Backcountry Hut Pass or tickets cannot be used at Angelus Hut during the peak season.
Hut
Adults (18+ years) - $30.00
Youth (5-17 years) - $15.00
Child/Infant (0-4 years) - Free
Maximum stay period of 2 nights at the hut apply.
Campsite
Adults (18+ years) - $15.00
Youth (5-17 years) - $7.50
Child/Infant (0-4 years) - Free
Off-peak season fees
In the off-peak season, 1 May to mid November (excluding Labour Weekend and Queen's Birthday weeekend), bookings are not required and trampers must pay by Backcountry Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets.
Hut
Adults (18+ years) - $15 (3 blue standard tickets or 1 green serviced ticket)
Youth (11-17 years) - $7.50 (3 yellow standard tickets or 1 orange serviced ticket)
Child/Infant (0-10 years) - Free
Maximum stay period of 2 nights at the hut apply.
Campsite
Adults (18+ years) - $5 (1 blue standard ticket)
Youth (11-17 years) - $2.50 (1 yellow standard ticket)
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 |
| Full office details | |
