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Intrastate and interstate restrictions across Australia are constantly being changed.
So, where can you go and what can you do right now? We've laid out each state's current domestic travel restrictions so you get it right.
The domestic travel rules and regulations are changing constantly. The latest border statuses are below:
Interactive map courtesy of Tourism Australia.
State | Border status | Who can enter without restrictions? | Do I need a permit? | More information |
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Australian Capital Territory | Open | All states and territories | No, everyone may enter freely if permitted | ACT government website |
New South Wales | Open | All states and territories | Everyone may enter freely | NSW government website |
Northern Territory | Open | All states and territories | Yes, all arrivals must complete a border entry form | Northern Territory government website |
Queensland | Open | All states and territories | No. The border declaration pass is no longer required, unless you're travelling from a hotspot | Queensland government website |
South Australia | Open | All states and territories | All eligible visitors must fill out a Cross Border Travel Registration | South Australia government website |
Tasmania | Open | All states and territories | All eligible visitors must complete a G2G pass | Tasmania Government website |
Victoria | Open | All states and territories | All visitors need to apply for a permit | Victoria Government website |
Western Australia | Open | All states and territories | All visitors must present a G2G pass | Western Australia government website |
Domestic travel has very much resumed with most borders having reopened. At the present, NSW is the only state that has its borders completely open to the rest of Australia. However, due to new clusters, borders are being shut down on short notice and lockdowns imposed to contain the virus whenever outbreaks occur.
New Zealand is expected to be the first international destination that Australians will be allowed to travel to. For now, New Zealanders can travel to New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT, the Northern Territory and Victoria without needing to quarantine upon arrival in Australia. This is only a one-way agreement and Australians aren't yet permitted to travel to New Zealand. Because of this, quarantine is required upon return to New Zealand. It's planned that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will open in early 2021.
International travel is still banned for Australians.
Travelling in a post-COVID-19 environment is quite different to travelling during normal times. You can expect venues, restaurants and attractions to have COVID-safe measures in place. This may include having to provide your contact details to the venue, mandatory sanitisation, physical distancing measures such as spaced-out tables and contactless payments and the need to pre-book tickets. Yes, even if the entry is free. This is generally to comply with current maximum gathering limits.
For a full list of what you can expect per state, check out the guides above.
Yes. Beaches around Australia are open. However, due to social distancing there may be restrictions regarding what you can and can't do on them. Beaches may also be patrolled and some closed once they reach their maximum capacity limits.
Check with your state or the specific beach for full details.
Yes. Most states, including Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia have been given permission to reopen their theme parks. Some of Australia's top theme parks including Dreamworld, Sea World and Movie World on the Gold Coast have all re-opened.
Yes. All states and territories currently allow you to visit your private holiday home or shack.
The exception is if you are living in a hotspot and have been placed under lockdown in which case you are not permitted to travel to your holiday home.
Yes. All states and territories now allow camping, with restrictions attached. Generally communal facilities such as kitchens and showers are closed, so if you don't have a self-contained vehicle you may want to consider booking a cabin. Gathering limits apply.
If you live in a hotspot and are in lockdown you are not permitted to go camping as it is a non-essential activity.
Check with your state for a full list of permissions.
Yes. All states now allow you to stay in hotels, hostels and other accommodation as long as you're not in quarantine or lockdown. To keep in line with social distancing, any communal facilities such as dining rooms, gyms and swimming pools in hotels and kitchens and bathrooms in hostels, may be restricted or closed.
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