David Gatward-Ferguson: Nomad Safaris owner says entry dates for Australians will help with that market, but not for long haul
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
March 15, 20223m 58s
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The bringing forward of entry dates for tourists is expected to help with the Australian market but not for the long-haul one.
It's understood fully vaccinated Australians will be able to arrive from April 12, without self-isolating.
Visitors from other countries New Zealand has visa waiver arrangements with, like the United Kingdom, will be able to come in the following weeks.
Nomad Safaris owner, David Gatward-Ferguson, told Kate Hawkesby it will help get Australians here for the ski season but says a year is needed to plan travel from further afield.
“We won’t see internationals long-haul until next year, which will be way, way too late.”
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It's understood fully vaccinated Australians will be able to arrive from April 12, without self-isolating.
Visitors from other countries New Zealand has visa waiver arrangements with, like the United Kingdom, will be able to come in the following weeks.
Nomad Safaris owner, David Gatward-Ferguson, told Kate Hawkesby it will help get Australians here for the ski season but says a year is needed to plan travel from further afield.
“We won’t see internationals long-haul until next year, which will be way, way too late.”
LISTEN ABOVE
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