When did the trans-Tasman travel bubble open? The trans-Tasman travel bubble opened on 18 April 2021 11:59pm GMT+12. This means travellers going between the Australia and New Zealand do not need to quarantine (though local governments may opt in or out of the bubble).
- Is the NZ bubble open?
- Is there a travel bubble between NZ and Australia?
- Can I still travel to Australia from NZ?
- What is the NZ bubble?
- How does NZ travel bubble work?
- When can I travel to New Zealand from Australia?
- Which airlines are flying to Australia?
- Do you need a passport to go to New Zealand from Australia?
- Do Australians need a visa for New Zealand?
- How much does it cost to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?
- What is the travel bubble?
- How does the travel bubble work?
Is the NZ bubble open?
The trans-Tasman bubble is open and tourism between Australia and New Zealand is starting to get back to normal.
Is there a travel bubble between NZ and Australia?
The long-awaited Australia-New Zealand travel bubble means visitors no longer need to quarantine on arrival. Thousands of passengers were booked to fly between the two nations on Monday. Both countries have contained Covid outbreaks and kept infection rates low, largely due to tight restrictions.
Can I still travel to Australia from NZ?
You are automatically exempt. You do not need to be a New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia from New Zealand quarantine free if you meet the above criteria, but you will need a valid visa to enter Australia. New Zealand citizens do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Australia.
What is the NZ bubble?
The travel bubble allows people to fly between Australia and New Zealand without having to quarantine on arrival. However, travellers have been warned that quarantine-free travel could be paused or suspended at any time.
How does NZ travel bubble work?
The Australia / New Zealand travel bubble, also referred to as the 'trans-Tasman bubble', will be a quarantine-free corridor between the two countries. This means Australian travellers will no longer need to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to New Zealand.
When can I travel to New Zealand from Australia?
As of 19 April, Australians can travel to New Zealand without needing to quarantine.
Which airlines are flying to Australia?
Airlines who continue to operate flights to Australia
- Singapore Airlines.
- Qatar Airways.
- Etihad Airways.
- Emirates Airline.
Do you need a passport to go to New Zealand from Australia?
Anyone travelling to New Zealand (including New Zealand and Australian citizens) must have a valid passport/travel document when entering New Zealand. ... The passport must be valid on the date you are entering/leaving New Zealand.
Do Australians need a visa for New Zealand?
Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
How much does it cost to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?
Route information for flights from Melbourne to Auckland
Cheapest one-way price for the current month | from $216 |
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Cheapest one-way price over next 6 months | from $204 |
Cheapest month | August 2021 |
Most expensive month | May 2021 |
Average flight time | 3h 35m |
What is the travel bubble?
In simple terms, a travel bubble is an agreement between two or more countries to open up their borders for travel without strict quarantine. ... For example, the European Union created such a bubble among its member states, while the UK has a list of places where travellers are exempted from quarantine.
How does the travel bubble work?
How does it work? The travel bubble means that passengers can move between the two countries without having the need to do two weeks of hotel quarantine upon arrival. Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are all operating flights as part of the travel bubble.