Walk west along Doubtful River towards Doubtful Hut, up a spur and sidle
around a bit to Lake Man Biv, over a convenient saddle in the Doubtful
Range, then south-ish down a spur on the other side to Pussy Stream.
Turn west at the junction with Hope River to Top Hope Hut. Visit nearby
hot pools (half an hours walk further west), then head east and
south-east along Hope River, past Saint Jacobs’ Hut.
Wonderful weekend tramping. Soaked in the Top Hope hot springs in the
evening and again at 6.30 in the morning. Gorgeously hot, had to divert
the cold stream to get into them. Four day circuit including a climb up
to Lake Man, camping under the glow of the full moon. No need for
torches. Toasted marshmallows by a camp fire last night. Brilliant
weekend with perfect weather.
Day one Map
Day two Map
Lake Man Map
View from my first dining room
My second dining room
Natural Hot-top
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