A short detour drops off the main route on the way down to a set of natural hot pools. It's a quick, easy diversion, only a few extra minutes off the track, and worth taking.

The side track runs out to flat, sheltered ground that makes a handy camping spot, with the hot pools just a short stroll away. Good place to pull over and soak after a day on the trail, or to pitch up for the night with the open high country around you.