A hiker crosses a bridge on the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Photo / Tamzin Henderson
Gloomy political and economic times are being matched by weather which doesn’t know whether to rain on you, blow you off course, be surprisingly sunny and warm, or chilly enough for padded jackets and beanies.
The best way to deal with both is to plan for something enjoyable to do
after October 14, when the weather should be warmer and the political temperature cooler, regardless of the election result.
That might mean a head-clearing break away overseas.
For those thinking of something more physically challenging — enjoying the outdoors here — bookings opened this week for the Department of Conservation’s Great Walks season which runs from October 24 to April 30.
Demand for the 2023/24 summer season is reportedly high already. Bookings were opened for the Tongariro Northern Circuit, the Rakiura Track and newest walk, the Paparoa Track.
