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Canberra to Adelaide direct flights launch this week

Three weekly return Canberra to Adelaide direct flights will start this week, while it remains unknown when the SA border will open to ACT residents.

Canberra Airport pleads ‘open the state borders’

Canberra Airport is pleading with state governments to open their borders, following Qantas today, 25 June, detailing further cuts to the aviation industry.

Strong demand for tickets as War Memorial reopens

Tickets are now available to visit the Australian War Memorial as it reopens next month, after COVID-19 restrictions forced its closure on 24 March.

Tourism recovery takes off with Ballina Byron flights

Canberra Airport has today announced the commencement of direct flights between Canberra and Northern NSW, in partnership with the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and regional airline, Fly Pelican.

Snowy Monaro region ready for visitors

The Snowy Monaro Regional Council is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the region after a challenging start to the year due to bushfires, COVID-19 and ongoing drought.

NSW towns ready to welcome visitors

NSW wants you back! With travel restrictions easing in NSW from today, 1 June, the State’s smaller towns and cities are looking to tourists to help boost their economies and breathe life...

Australian War Memorial delays reopening until July

The Australian War Memorial has announced it won’t reopen its doors until 1 July, despite many other tourist attractions in the ACT jumping to open in time for the Reconciliation Day long...

Hard-hit tourism industry still looking forward

The National Capital Attractions Association (NCAA) have made the difficult decision to call off the 2020 Canberra Region Tourism Awards, for the first time in over 30 years. However, it hasn’t stopped the...

National Zoo & Aquarium raring to go

The National Zoo and Aquarium have confirmed they will join other local tourism venues opening this Reconciliation Day long weekend, 30 May – 1 June.

Dinosaur museum ready to come back to life

The National Dinosaur Museum will be open for business from this Saturday, after a two-month closure due to COVID-19.   The museum will adhere to ACT Government guidelines announced on Tuesday, which outlined only...

Hazardous weather warning: large swell and strong winds to hit NSW Coast

Hazardous weather conditions are forecast for the NSW coastline from today, Friday 22 May and throughout the weekend.

ACT anticipates trickle of tourism from 1 June

Some ACT tourism operators will return to operating next month following the NSW Government announcing they will allow for recreational travel from 1 June.

Floriade 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus

COVID-19 has resulted in the cancellation of yet another event: Floriade – touted as Australia’s biggest celebration of spring – is canned for 2020.

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