over land track

i'm considering walking overland track on my own early 2012, how far ahead do you need to book? i'm thinking early feb may be better than jan school holidays or would i just book earlier?
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jude wrote:i'm considering walking overland track on my own early 2012, how far ahead do you need to book? i'm thinking early feb may be better than jan school holidays or would i just book earlier?