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.
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
Victoria to end snap lockdown tonight, as WA allows quarantine-free travel from NSW
Dan Andrews has delivered the good news Victorians were hoping for, albeit with a few restrictions.
Destinations
States shut their borders as Victoria readies for five-day snap lockdown
Wondering how the other states and territories have responded to Victoria’s snap lockdown? We’ve gathered all the info we can amid this fast-moving situation.
Destinations
South Australia introduces hard border, Qld to reimpose border passes as Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak grows
by Huntley Mitchell
Both states are taking no chances on the growing COVID-19 outbreak at the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport quarantine hotel.
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.
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.
Travel Agents
AFTA prompts ACCC to update advice on COVID-affected travel
AFTA boss Darren Rudd has been rolling up his sleeves so much that his buttoned shirt is starting to resemble a tank top.
Destinations
Western Australia and ACT change up border restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
There’s been a loosening of restrictions. And by that, we mean those concerning domestic borders – not the undone button on the pants of Travel Weekly’s editor.
Destinations
Victoria and Tasmania announce further easing of border restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
The relaxing of domestic border restrictions continues apace, so apologies if we’ve missed any updates here. Our editor’s typing fingers are quite tired and sore.
Tourism
Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak led to $7 billion loss for tourism industry: TTF
Avalon residents have reportedly gone back into quarantine to escape the blame for this huge loss to the tourism industry.