Last Xmas I had to do the budget thing, took my flatmate's tent - the first time I saw it was when I was putting it up - she's a midget!! Just about got claustophobic and a 5mm rubber roll on the bottom is not enough padding! The next nite I could not face the hard ground or putting up the tent - so backpackers it was - as long as I have access to a mattress, shower and loo - I'm sweet.

Motels/hotels would be great - my budget doesn't stretch that far.

Beware I hope to travel up the north island in my 3 weeks off at Xmas - may take the laptop and email KB'ers for a bed!! lol But at the moment concentrating on getting the bike revinned and reregistered!! otherwise I won't be goin nowhere!