Hut · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Angelus Hut
Nelson Lakes National Park
Angelus Hut is a 28-bunk hut at 1,650 m on the shore of Lake Angelus, surrounded by mountain views. Four routes lead to it, and snow often covers them from May to October. A hut warden is on site through peak season. Bring your own cooker, as there are none, and take your rubbish out. Lake-snow biosecurity rules apply, including drying gear for 48 hours.
Angelus Hut is a hut in Nelson Lakes National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 28 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Angelus Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 28 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Serviced Hut
- Sleeps
- 28 bunks
- Season
- “The lake is often frozen and snow covers all four routes from May to October in most years.”
- Site types
- Huts
- Fees (NZD)
1 May–30 Sep
- Adult (18+): $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17): $16 per night
1 Oct–30 Apr
- Adult (18+), weekdays: $36 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekdays: $18 per night
- Adult (18+), weekends: $38 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekends: $19 per night
1 Dec–29 Feb
- Adult (18+), weekdays: $40 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekdays: $20 per night
- Adult (18+), weekends: $42 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekends: $21 per night
all seasons
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Hut warden on site through peak season
- Rules and limits
- No cookers, bring your own
- No rubbish bins, take rubbish out
- Getting there
- Four routes to the hut; snow often covers them May to October
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.88825, 172.74869
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Angelus Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Angelus Hut CampsiteNelson Lakes National Park0 km (0 mi)
- Speargrass HutNelson Lakes National Park4 km (2.5 mi)
- Sabine HutNelson Lakes National Park5.8 km (3.6 mi)
- Lakehead HutNelson Lakes National Park6.2 km (3.9 mi)
- Bushline HutNelson Lakes National Park8.4 km (5.2 mi)
- John Tait HutNelson Lakes National Park9.8 km (6.1 mi)
Angelus Hut: questions
Do I need to book Angelus Hut ahead?
Yes. Angelus Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Angelus Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 28 bunks at Angelus Hut.
How much does Angelus Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $32 NZD per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child/youth (5–17) $16 NZD per night (1 May–30 Sep); Adult (18+), weekdays $36 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child/youth (5–17), weekdays $18 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult (18+), weekends $38 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child/youth (5–17), weekends $19 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult (18+), weekdays $40 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Child/youth (5–17), weekdays $20 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Adult (18+), weekends $42 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Child/youth (5–17), weekends $21 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Infant (0–4) free (all seasons).
When is Angelus Hut open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "The lake is often frozen and snow covers all four routes from May to October in most years."
What is the emergency number at Nelson Lakes National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.