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Australia and New Zealand open quarantine-free travel bubble

Destinations
James Chapple
19 April 2021

Australia and New Zealand have opened a quarantine-free travel bubble, allowing residents of the two countries to travel freely across the Tasman Sea for the first time in more than a year.

Australia is the most enquired-after Pacific Asia destination, according to Pata (Credit: Pin Adventure Map / Unsplash)

Both countries shut their borders during the early stages of the Covid crisis last March and brought in mandatory quarantine for all travellers, including those travelling between the near neighbours.


Since October, New Zealanders have been able to enter most Australian states without having to quarantine, but it is only now Australia has agreed to a fully reciprocal arrangement.


Bubble passengers must have spent at least 14 days in either Australia or New Zealand. They must also not be waiting for results of a Covid test, or have any symptoms, if they are to travel.