Lord Howe Island announces reopening with flights to resume from October 3
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Lord Howe Island announces reopening with flights to resume from October 3
NSW Health has repealed the Public Health Order currently in place that has restricted travel from the Australian mainland to Lord Howe Island during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lord Howe Island Tourism AssociationLord Howe Island.
Lord Howe Island Lodges and tour operators are gearing up to open in early October following the repealment of a Public Health Order restricting travel from the Australian mainland to the region.
QantasLink has scheduled daily return flights between Lord Howe and Sydney commencing on Saturday October 3, with visitors and residents no longer required to quarantine.
Lord Howe Island Tourism Association Executive Officer Trina Shepherd said the announcement was a "welcome kickstart" to tourism on the island.
At a glance:
- Flights between Lord Howe Island and Sydney will resume on Saturday, October 3 after a Public Health Order restricting travel to the region was repealed by the NSW Government.
- The repealed Health Order was the fourth issued for the island and decreed the travel restrictions would remain in place until November 28 with monthly review for an earlier repeal pending sustained low rates of coronavirus infection rates on the mainland.
- QantasLink has scheduled daily return flights between Lord Howe Island and Sydney.
Source: Lord Howe Island Tourism Association
“It’s been very quiet on Lord Howe these past few months and we’re looking forward to wowing new and returning guests with the island’s incredible natural wonders once again,” she said.
QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing said the airline would continue to monitor and respond to the demand for travel to Lord Howe this spring.
“The resumption of QantasLink flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island will be fantastic for tour operators in the region and the local economy,” he said.
Source: Lord Howe Island Tourism Association
“With ongoing state travel restrictions, we’re pleased to be able to help more travellers explore world class destinations like Lord Howe Island, in their own state.”
The repealed Health Order was the fourth issued for the island and decreed for travel restrictions to remain in place until November 28 with monthly review for an earlier repeal pending sustained low rates of coronavirus infection rates on the mainland.
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