This week we found ourselves making a beeline for Manatutu Hot Springs Camp Site in the Kaweka Forest Park where we tested our tent pitching abilities. I'm pleased to say that both tents stayed up through some strong winds during the night.
The Department of Conservations (aka DOC) website indicated that there was water available from a stream, unfortunately the stream was a decent 20 minute distance away down a rather steep trail which left a few of us feeling a bit jittery when it came to climbing down and up again.
Once we'd climbed down we found that there were some nice places downstream which looked like they could be good swimming spots. The hot pools lived up to their names, we all had a short dip in them (we suspect they would be cooler or perhaps more comfortable during colder weather).
As we have a total fire ban at present which extended to our camping spot we used our primus very carefully and enjoyed american hotdogs :0) There is nothing quite like enjoying a cup of tea made in a billy!
