Each season has its benefits for walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track. Here's an overview of the different seasons:
- Spring (September - November): This season offers the opportunity to witness flowering native plants and experience a generally quieter time on the track.
- Summer (December - February): Summer brings long warm days, but it's also the peak holiday period in New Zealand, so there may be more people around.
- Autumn (March - May): Autumn provides generally warm and tranquil days with cool evenings, creating idyllic conditions for walking or biking.
- Winter (June - August): While the days are cool during winter, ranging from 10 to a maximum of 24°C, on good weather days, walking conditions can be great.
The Queen Charlotte Track is open year-round for walkers. However, please note that the Meretoto/Ship Cove to Kenepuru Saddle section is temporarily closed to bikes during the bustling summer season, from 1 December to 28 February annually.
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