While most people
think of walking as a summer activity, the Marlborough
Sounds enjoys a wonderful climate all year round.
This makes the Queen Charlotte Track an ideal
spring, autumn or even winter experience.
The Marlborough Sounds enjoy a temperate climate
which allows good year round walking conditions.
This, along with its high rainfall, contributes
to its lushness and beauty, making the Queen Charlotte
Track is a track for all seasons.
Average climate recordings taken in the Endeavour Inlet are:
Visitors may come across wild pigs from time
to time along the track rooting for food, especially the section between
Camp Bay and Torea Saddle, over the winter months.
These wild pigs are very shy and will run away from walkers, if walkers
are lucky enough to spot one.
The pigs were released by Captain Cook at Ship Cove as a food source &
have spread through out New Zealand. ....
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