According to the Tourism Restart Taskforce, which is an industry group established to advise the Federal Government on a domestic and international travel road map post-COVID, Australians may be able to starting flying to New Zealand in little more than a month.
“From our point of view, July 1 is possible,” John Hart, the Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, told news.com.au
For those looking to travel further abroad, other countries deemed ‘safe’ may start from September, with all overseas travel commencing from 15th December 2020 says Hart.
According to the Tourism Restart Taskforce, which is an industry group established to advise the Federal Government on a domestic and international travel road map post-COVID, Australians may be able to starting flying to New Zealand in little more than a month.
“From our point of view, July 1 is possible,” John Hart, the Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, told news.com.au
For those looking to travel further abroad, other countries deemed ‘safe’ may start from September, with all overseas travel commencing from 15th December 2020 says Hart.
“The industry wants this bubble to happen, but it’s out of our hands,” Mr Hart explained, saying not all borders need to be open for the trans-Tasman travel bubble to operate.
But Hart said that date would be dependent on health advice, with countries included after they are deemed safe by Australian health authorities.
“Managing the hygiene risk on planes and at airports was critical to the restart and there was a discussion about the difficulties created by 1.5m social distancing as this would make flights uneconomic,” the minutes read.
Some airports had already installed temperature checking and Australians can expect those protocols to be in place at every airport before travel restarts.
Where to first? Aro Ha Wellness Retreat – The Ideal Wellness Destination
In keeping with today’s focus on health and wellbeing, hygiene and safety, Aro Ha’s new 2020 retreat program has been designed to enhance guests immune systems and calm the nervous system.
- Revive and Thrive is a new world optimised version of Aro Ha’s award winning program. July 1 and July 11.
- Winter Wellness Retreat is all about nature, nutrition, mindfulness and nourishment at the highest level. August 10, August 20.
- Mindful Living with Charlotte Thaarup-Owen is dedicated to the practice of mindfulness. July 21 – 26
- Wild Pilates with Laura Mohi is for those seeking improved posture, core strength, stability and form. August 1 – 6.
- Lifestyle of Leaders, Optimised with Michelle Chevalley Hedge focuses on well-being as a core capability and good nutrition for strategic and creative thinking, energy, sleep and productivity. August 30 to September 4.
- Intuitive Writing Retreat with Ally McManus will tap into the power of pen and paper for personal transformation. September 9 to 14.
Want to travel now or closer to home?
Gaia Retreat & Spa near Byron is re-opening 16th of June on a smaller scale initially and will operate within the ‘COVID-19 Safe Work Place’ guidelines or join one of the Great Walks of Australia; Maria Island Walk in Tasmania, with a maximum of 10 guests along with two fabulous local guides on a walking journey on this remarkable world heritage listed island national park, now offering a 2 night/3 day lodge based Winter Escape to between June to August at just $1,490 per person.
Ready to travel? We can help, speak to one of our Travel Specialists on 1300 551 353 or contact us here.
