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Hi, new here. Going to Oz then Nz in Jan and i need my laptop to work on whilst there. I will often be staying in dorms etc. Are there secure places where you can leave laptops etc as i dont wont to be lugging it around with me all day everyday. thx
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Usually in hostels you can leave some important stuff at the front desk, I think. There are also lockers sometimes too. It will depend on the hostel of course.
I know that there are also some fancy contraptions you can buy to secure your stuff. Most often, things don't get stolen, because you are in a hostel with other travelers you know. They don't want to lug around your laptop either, so they won't steal it!
That said, I still wouldn't leave it in full view. Keep it in your bag and in a locker!