Book scarce nights first
National parks, remote communities and ferry-linked destinations can have limited capacity.
Read parking details
Downtown hotels can have extra parking costs or height restrictions.
Know late-arrival rules
Small properties may not have 24-hour reception.
Keep a backup area
Weather or road closures can make the planned overnight town unreachable.
General travel-planning information only. Drivers must follow licence restrictions, traffic laws and current road-authority directions. Do not continue driving when fatigued or when weather, closures or road conditions make the trip unsafe.