New Zealand and Australia Are Opening Up to You

Kangaroo hopping / jumping mid air on sand near the surf on the beach at Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia

Howdy! As the global community continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic,  two of the most restricted travel destinations are slowly reopening to tourism.When Is The First Day Of Summer In Australia - When Is Summer In Australia - Best Answer 2022 - Lisbdnet.com

Australia 

Australia is now accepting tourists who had been barred from visiting the nation since the country shut its borders back in March of 2020. The country opened up to travel on February 21st with some exceptions and requirements. Only those who are considered fully vaccinated, meaning they have both an approved COVID-19 vaccination and a booster, were allowed to enter. Those visiting were also required to present a negative PCR test within three days of departing. Now the government will soon drop that testing requirement for those looking to visit the land down under. Beginning April 17th, travelers will no longer need to take the pre-travel PCR test. All you’ll be required to do is show proof of vaccination to enter the country. 

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New Zealand 

The island nation of New Zealand by far had some of the most restrictive travel policies in place during the pandemic but that will be changing soon. Up until recently only fully vaccinated New Zealanders and Australians were allowed to enter the country without having to be isolated upon arrival, meaning they didn’t have to spend a few days in isolation once they entered the country. That option will soon be available to U.S. passport holders. The New Zealand government announced that on May 1st, U.S. citizens who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to travel to the country without the need to self-isolate or go into quarantine. American travelers must be fully vaccinated, meaning they must have both an approved COVID-19 shot and booster as well as a negative COVID-19 test taken within one calendar day of departing to the country.

Australia Outback family adventure: 

You and your whole family can cover the magical Australian outback once you book with us to help you make the perfect Australian itinerary. If you are traveling with kids and are wondering what will be the most appealing attractions for your wonderful family, then read on. 

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Lark Quarry, Qld 

You can see fossilized footprints of a herd of dinosaurs that fled across mudflats over 95 million years ago. The prehistory remnants of Lark Quarry Conservation Park near Winton, are the only recorded dinosaur stampede in the world! There are also guided tours on this site that can teach the little ones and the parents the historical importance of the park. 

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The Spirit of the Outback

This passenger rail first takes you along the coastal landscapes of East Queensland to Brisbane, Rockhampton, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach. Explore the outback from the comfort of a carriage, where historical towns and sceneries of the great Australian Outback will come to life in front of your eyes.

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Hot Water Beach

In a locality on the North Island of New Zealand, there is a dramatic beach with sounds of surging waves and the feeling of hot sand at low tide. Underneath the sand, there is thermal water that gets up to 147 degrees Fahrenheit which bubbles beneath the surface and can be strongly felt as the ocean water lowers. The whole family can have fun digging holes that they can later submerge themselves in and feel the warm sand. Make sure to watch for the safety tips at the beach since they’re important to follow due to their wave rips. Since in New Zealand their Winter season is our summer season, we recommend that you go this summer so you can feel the cool New Zealand weather and be deep in a steamy bath.

Don’t Wait!

Now that both countries’ borders are going to open up, there’s plenty of time to reserve a vacation to either place with us at BHGH! Contact your Travel Guru to set up your next adventure. 

Para Hispanoparlantes:

¡Hola! A medida que la comunidad global continúa saliendo de COVID-19, dos de los destinos turísticos más restringidos por la pandemia están reabriendo lentamente al turismo.

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Australia

Australia ahora acepta turistas a los que se les prohibió visitar la nación desde que el país cerró sus fronteras en Marzo de 2020. El país se abrió para viajar el 21 de Febrero con algunas excepciones y requisitos. Solo aquellos que se consideran completamente vacunados, lo que significa que tienen una vacuna COVID-19 aprobada y una de refuerzo, pudieron ingresar. Los visitantes también debían presentar una prueba de PCR negativa dentro de los tres días posteriores a la salida. Ahora, el gobierno pronto eliminará ese requisito de prueba para aquellos que buscan visitar la tierra. A partir del 17 de Abril, los viajeros ya no necesitarán realizar la prueba PCR previa al viaje. Todo lo que uno deberá hacer es mostrar un comprobante de vacunación para ingresar al país.

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Nueva Zelanda

La nación insular de Nueva Zelanda, con mucho, tuvo algunas de las políticas de viaje más restrictivas durante la pandemia, pero eso cambiará pronto. Hasta hace poco, solo los Neozelandeses y Australianos completamente vacunados podían ingresar al país sin tener que aislarse al llegar, lo que significa que no tenían que pasar unos días aislados una vez que ingresaron al país. Esa opción pronto estará disponible para los titulares de pasaportes Estadounidenses. El gobierno de Nueva Zelanda anunció que el 1 de Mayo, los ciudadanos estadounidenses que estén completamente vacunados podrán viajar al país sin necesidad de autoaislarse o ponerse en cuarentena. Los viajeros Estadounidenses deben estar completamente vacunados, lo que significa que deben tener una vacuna y un refuerzo de COVID-19 aprobada, así como una prueba de COVID-19 negativa tomada dentro de un día calendario de partir hacia el país.

Aventura familiar en el interior de Australia:

Usted y toda su familia pueden recorrer el interior mágico de Australia una vez que reserve con nosotros para ayudarlo a hacer el itinerario australiano perfecto. Si viaja con niños y se pregunta cuáles serán las atracciones más atractivas para su maravillosa familia, siga leyendo.

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Cantera Lark, Qld

Puedes ver huellas fosilizadas de una manada de dinosaurios que huyeron a través de marismas hace más de 95 millones de años. ¡Los restos de la prehistoria del Parque de Conservación Lark Quarry cerca de Winton es la única estampida de dinosaurios registrada en el mundo! También hay visitas guiadas en este sitio que pueden enseñar a los más pequeños y a los padres la importancia histórica del parque.

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Este tren de pasajeros lo lleva primero a lo largo de los paisajes costeros de East Queensland a Brisbane, Rockhampton, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine y Longreach. Explore el interior desde la comodidad de un carruaje, donde las ciudades históricas y los paisajes del gran interior australiano cobrarán vida frente a sus ojos.

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Playa de Agua Caliente

En una localidad de la Isla Norte de Nueva Zelanda, hay una playa espectacular con sonidos de olas y la sensación de arena caliente durante la marea baja. Debajo de la tierra hay agua termal que alcanza los 147 grados Fahrenheit que burbujea debajo de la superficie y se puede sentir fuertemente a medida que el agua de mar baja. Toda la familia puede divertirse cavando hoyos en los que luego pueden sumergirse y sentir la arena cálida. Asegúrese de estar atento a los consejos de seguridad en la playa, ya que es importante seguirlos debido a sus olas. Dado que en Nueva Zelanda su temporada de invierno es nuestra temporada de verano en Los Estados Unidos, le recomendamos que vaya este verano para que pueda sentir el clima fresco de Nueva Zelanda y sumergirse en un baño de vapor.

¡No espere!

Ahora que las fronteras de ambos países se van a abrir, ¡hay mucho tiempo para reservar unas vacaciones en cualquiera de los dos lugares con nosotros en BHGH! Póngase en contacto con su Travel Guru para configurar su próxima aventura.

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