In March, the Te Araroa route from Queenstown to Bluff experiences a variety of weather conditions. In Fiordland, the weather typically includes periods of patchy rain, moderate rain, and occasional heavy downpours, with temperatures fluctuating between mild daytime highs and cooler nighttime lows. Moving into Southland, expect similar patterns, with rainy spells interspersed with cloudy and sunny days. Temperatures in this region tend to range from mild to warm, especially when the sun breaks through.
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Starting in Queenstown, the weather varies with intermittent moderate rain and showers ranging from moderate to heavy, interspersed with periods of sunshine. High temperatures reach 22°C on warmer days, while nights can dip to 2°C.
As you progress to Greenstone and Greenstone Hut, expect patchy rain and occasional showers. Highs can climb to 23°C with lows typically around 5°C to 12°C. Moving on towards Taipo Hut, sunnier days emerge amidst occasional rain, with highs peaking at 23°C.
Careys Hut and the Fiordland Community see varying conditions, with frequent rain showers, and sporadic sun appearances. High temperatures are observed around 21°C, while lows hover near 3°C to 12°C.
In Southland starting from Aparima Hut, overcast skies mark the region, with moderate rains and occasional heavy showers. Temperatures remain mild, with highs around 19°C and lows staying around 4°C to 11°C.
Proceeding through to Lower Wairaki Hut, intermittent rain persists, with temperatures in the lower teens to high teens. Mackinnons Garden and Birchwood experience similar patterns with cloudy and overcast conditions.
As you near Riverton and Oreti Beach, conditions gradually shift to brighter skies, although rain can still be expected. Highs here can be as warm as 21°C. Finally, reaching Bluff, sunny spells finally prevail, though patchy rain remains sporadic, with temperatures peaking around 24°C.
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