Princess Bath

From the Lake Tennyson campground, cross the outlet stream. Follow a rough 4WD track around the shores of the lake until you arrive at the base of a small forest on the hillside.

Head up through the grass, sticking close to the trees as the trail is easier here. There's a faint trail up the hillside and you'll soon be on the summit of Mt McCabe. Enjoy the views, then drop down along the ridge, towards Mt Princess, to a saddle. There's a steep grunt up the other side, picking your way around rocks.

At another low saddle, you'll see Princess Bath. It's a spectacular sight! Descend the scree to Princess Bath. Make your way around the Eastern shore of the tarn, then follow the tussock up to Pt 1906. Follow the ridge towards Maling Pass - there is a trail in parts for most of this. It's mostly easy and obvious to follow.

At the pass, join the 4wD road/ St James cycle trail and enjoy the descent. After around 4.5km, you'll come to the Lake Tennyson outlet stream. You can either cross the stream and cut across the tussock/ occasional bog back to the campsite/ carpark or just follow the 4wD track back to Tophouse Road and then follow this back to the campsite.

The off track option (which this gpx file follows) is about 3km/ 10 mins faster than the road.