Tourism
Cover-More introduces new COVID-19 insurance benefits for domestic and trans-Tasman travellers
The insurance company has wasted no time updating its trans-Tasman travel policies following Jacinda Ardern’s big ‘bubble’ announcement.
Destinations
SA’s coronavirus outbreak underscores why New Zealand “has not rushed into” trans-Tasman ‘bubble’: Ardern
If there was any speck of hope left of a two-way trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ happening by Christmas, New Zealand’s Prime Minister has practically eradicated it.
Destinations
Ardern all but confirms that Aussies won’t be travelling to New Zealand this year
by Huntley Mitchell
Well, it appears New Zealand has racked the trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ cue for 2020, with hopes of it becoming two-way seemingly dashed by Jacinda.
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Tourism NZ and Air NZ are prepping for two-way trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ to form in Q1 2021
by Huntley Mitchell
While hope still remains for the trans-Tasman bubble to become two-way before Christmas, both Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are expecting it to take a little longer.
Aviation
Air New Zealand’s first quarantine-free flight to NSW set for take-off
The airline is kicking off the first step in what we are hoping will be two-way travel between Australia and New Zealand sans quarantine by the end of the year.
Destinations
WOO-HOO! Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ to become a reality in two weeks
In huge news, Australia and New Zealand have negotiated a deal to get the trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ off the ground in two weeks’ time.
Aviation
Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ likely to be another six months away, says Air New Zealand boss
The comments came as ScoMo said the government is working to get more Australians home by opening up travel between the two countries.
Destinations
Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could get green light without Victoria: Birmingham
The federal government is prepared to proceed without Victoria to try to kickstart the trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ this year, according to Birmo.
Aviation
Trans-Tasman flights out of Canberra could begin on 1 July, according to proposal
by Christian Fleetwood
Canberra Airport is taking expressions of interest for proposed flights between Canberra and Wellington, which could take off within a month.
Destinations
Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could be in place by September, travel group says
by Christian Fleetwood
The expert working group behind the proposal for a trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ reckons it could be operational by September.
Tourism
Wondering when international travel will restart? This new chart could hold the answer
The timeline for international travel’s restart has just become a whole lot clearer, thanks to a new chart detailing Australia’s plans.
Destinations
South Australia’s pubs and cinemas to seat 80 people from June, as WA plans eased regional travel restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
The moves from each state come as Jacinda Ardern weighs in on the Australian state border row, which she said would need to be sorted out before the trans-Tasman bubble gets the green light.