Lake Angelus

Angelus Hut – Nelson Lakes National Park

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Date: 8-10 March 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Elizabeth.
Trampers: Jacqui (leader), Elizabeth, Lisa, Emma, Julia, Karen.

The six of us met at the train station at 2.20pm, where Lisa kindly had the van ready and waiting for us. We drove onto the Interislander for a 4pm sailing, arriving in Picton shortly after 7pm. We then drove down to St Arnaud, arriving at West Bay campsite just after 9pm, ready to pitch … Read more

A Sparkly September Trip to Maniniaro / Angelus Peak – Nelson Lakes National Park

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Date: 7-10 Sept 2023.
Trip type: Alp1(MF).
Location: Nelson Lakes National Park.
Author: Emily S.
Trampers: Anne (co-leader), Stuart (co-leader), Regan, Milly, Emily S, George, Lynsey, Erik.

ThursdayWith the weather forecast and avalanche advisory aligning, we met to check in for the Interislander mid-Thursday afternoon sailing from Wellington to Picton. When aboard the almost empty ferry, we quickly got stuck in to maximising our chances to win the on-board prize draws that the Interislander staff were putting on to farewell their Supervisor. … Read more