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Postby jude » Sat 09 Apr, 2011 2:53 pm

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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Re: over land track

Postby johnw » Sat 09 Apr, 2011 7:38 pm

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?

From memory when I did it the bookings opened around July. The earlier you can book the better; the more popular dates, such as Dec/Jan seem to fill up quickly.
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Re: over land track

Postby tastrax » Sat 09 Apr, 2011 7:58 pm

http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=7827

"Bookings open July each year for the coming season." ...so my suggestion would be to get in as early as possible
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