Angelus Hut

About this hut

Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views. is located outside the hut. Both the hut and campsite need to be booked year around. 

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.

Facilities

• No cookers – bring your own.
• No rubbish bins – take your rubbish out with you.

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.

1 May - 30 September

• Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

1 October - 30 April

Weekdays:

• Adult (18+ years): $36 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $18 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

• Adult (18+ years): $38 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $19 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

1 December - 29 February

Weekdays:

• Adult (18+ years): $40 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $20 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

• Adult (18+ years): $42 per night
• Child/youth (5–17 years): $21 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

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Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival. 

Trails

Angelus Hut can be accessed on the trails Angelus Mega Loop, Angelus East Ridge Circuit, Ultra Tour du Nelson Lakes, Robert Ridge to Angelus Hut, Hopeless, Lake Angelus Skyline Scramble and via Robert Ridge and Cascade Tracks from our trail directory.