This coastal section of Te Araroa weaves long beaches with humid bush, harbouring quick‑moving showers, with conditions changing noticeably as seasons roll by; sea breezes and glare vary along exposed stretches. January and February bring long daylight, warm water, and many settled spells, though brief showers still pass through. Outside that period, shorter days, more frequent rain, and greasier forest tracks make progress slower, yet mixed skies still offer sun breaks and calmer intervals between showers.