Booking accomodation

I would say book it, even though it's our winter I know in my town - which is rather small but plenty of backpackers etc their beds fill up. But you could wing it and be fine - I think in most places you would find a bed easy. Queenstown you definitely need to book a bit in advance! Reply to this

I wouldnt bother, is out of season and unless you're going somewhere totally off the road where there is only 1 hostel then you'll be fine. New Zealand is hostel daft! Reply to this

Hey, Last year I went to NZ over winter which was awsome, you will love it. The scenery is breath taking. While it is winter places like Queenstown will be booked out. We had a hard time finding anything and ended up staying in a little boutique that cost a bit cause there was nowhere else. My tip is book before you get there. I used this site www.newzealand.itchy-feet.com.au to book backpacker hostels and had no problems. A good tip also is that the information centres over there are really good at helping you find accommodation if you get stuck but there can be a lengthy wait to get served. Hope you have a great trip. Reply to this