New Zealand: Authorities to suspend quarantine-free travel from Victoria, Australia, for 72 hours starting 20:00 May 25

Event

Officials in New Zealand will suspend quarantine-free travel from Victoria, Australia, from 20:00 May 25 following the discovery of COVID-19 in northern Melbourne. The suspension will last for 72 hours, but further extensions are possible. Officials have canceled most flights between New Zealand and Melbourne (MEL), but flights from Auckland (AKL) to Victoria will continue. People who visited designated locations of interest in Victoria at specific times cannot travel to New Zealand for two weeks from the date of exposure. The suspension will not impact flights from New Zealand to Victoria.

Advice

Consider deferring travel plans and check with travel providers for rebooking options if scheduled to arrive in New Zealand through May 28. Follow all official instructions.

Resources

New Zealand COVID-19 Information
Victoria Public Exposure Sites