4 weeks New Zealand over Christmas/New Year
 

Dear community

For the first time in our lives, my girlfriend and I have four weeks off this year, mid-December to mid-January, and we are planning our first trip to New Zealand. Normally on trips like this I prefer to book only the first and maybe the last night in advance and decide the rest spontaneously. However, I am concerned that this could be a problem in high season when hotels and campsites fill up quickly. Anyone have any experience/recommendations?

Definitely book ahead for your accommodation. Even making bookings now, four months ahead, you may have trouble getting exactly what you want.

You definiely need to book ahead, nice restaurants will also need dinner reservations.