22 Jun 2021 | 11:17 AM UTC
New Zealand: Authorities to suspend quarantine-free travel from New South Wales for 72 hours from 23:59 June 22 /update 6
Officials in New Zealand suspending quarantine-free travel from New South Wales, Australia, for 72 hours from 23:59 June 22.
Event
Officials in New Zealand will suspend quarantine-free travel from New South Wales, Australia, for 72 hours from 23:59 June 22 due to ongoing COVID-19 activity. Authorities may extend the measure if deemed necessary. Arrivals must undergo quarantine for 14 days at a government-designated facility. Officials in New Zealand announced the resumption of quarantine-free travel from Victoria, Australia, from 23:59 June 22. Individuals who visited designated locations of interest in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales at specific times cannot travel to New Zealand for two weeks from the date of exposure.
Officials will likely cancel flights between New Zealand and Sydney (SYD), though some flights from Auckland (AKL) to NSW may continue. Further extensions of the controls and flight disruptions are possible.
Advice
Consider deferring travel plans and check with travel providers for rebooking options if scheduled to arrive in New Zealand through at least June 25. Follow all official instructions.
Resources
New Zealand COVID-19 Information
Victoria Public Exposure Sites
NSW COVID-19 case locations
Queensland Exposure Sites
