 After this second bridge (Hooker Bluff Bridge), the track continues north further into the wide Hooker Valley, gradually revealing an open view towards the peaks of Aoraki / Mount Cook, which remain visible for the entire second half of the track.The vegetation in this section of the track changes to snow tussock, spear grass, large mountain daisies, and Mount Cook Lily.All of these alpine plants flower in the summer months between December and February.