Travel Agents
AFTA welcomes $1m support package for Tasmanian travel agents
Tasmanian agents, rejoice! Premier Peter Gutwein has put his superhero cape on and flown to the rescue.
Destinations
States and territories tighten travel restrictions in response to Brisbane’s COVID-19 outbreak
As Greater Brisbane officially enters a snap three-day lockdown, states and territories are taking no chances with news of more COVID-19 cases.
Aviation
Air New Zealand adds new non-stop service between Auckland and Hobart
The Kiwi carrier has added Tasmania to its repertoire, but there’s a catch.
Cruise
Aurora Expeditions to launch new Aussie voyages for domestic travellers
The Aussie-owned cruise company is getting ready for a new and unique domestic travel program, which will kick off in June.
Destinations
Aussie states and territories restrict NZ arrivals after Auckland declared a Commonwealth hotspot
by Huntley Mitchell
The trans-Tasman travel plans of Kiwis have once again been thrown into disarray thanks to a concerning COVID cluster in Auckland.
Wholesalers
Abercrombie & Kent unveils remote Flinders Island adventure
The luxury travel connoisseur is bringing remote and unusual parts of Australia into the spotlight with the launch of this new active adventure off the Tasmanian coast.
Destinations
Tasmania to reopen border to Victoria, as NT revokes Greater Melbourne’s hotspot status
by Huntley Mitchell
With Victoria officially out of its “circuit breaker” lockdown, states and territories are starting to let down their guard.
Destinations
Tasmania, Northern Territory and Victoria update travel restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
There has been both some tightening and loosening of border restrictions. Get up to speed here without having to tediously search for answers on state health department websites.
Destinations
States and territories introduce travel restrictions following Victoria’s COVID case
On a more positive note, South Australia has removed its hard border arrangement with Western Australia.
Wholesalers
AAT Kings completes third Tassie guided holiday in big win for domestic tourism
The Aussie group tour legends have no doubt brought out the party poppers and the fairy bread to celebrate this milestone.
Destinations
States and territories react to WA’s shock five-day lockdown
by Huntley Mitchell
Just when Australia’s domestic borders looked as if they would soon be free of restrictions, WA has prompted a widespread tightening.
Destinations
Queensland and South Australia to reopen borders for NSW travellers
Things are starting to look up for Berejiklian, even if she did find out about Palaszczuk’s big news at the same time everyone else did.