Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from New South Wales?

Returning to New Zealand from New South Wales COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from New South Wales must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from New South Wales are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to New South Wales?

August is currently the cheapest month to fly to New South Wales . At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight to New South Wales may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

Which day is cheapest to fly to New South Wales?

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The cheapest day to fly to New South Wales is usually Wednesday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 3

What time of day is cheapest to fly to New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

Flights in the evening are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to New South Wales. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.

Question 4

Can I fly back to New Zealand from New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from New South Wales

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New South Wales must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New South Wales are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 5

Can I fly to New South Wales from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to New South Wales

Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter New South Wales.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering New South Wales.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering New South Wales.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

August is currently the cheapest month to fly to New South Wales. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 7

How long is the flight to New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

The flight to New South Wales is a pretty short one if your destination is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). At least four New Zealand airports, including Auckland International (AKL), Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (ELG) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN), offer departures with flight times between 3h 25min – 3h 50min in duration. You can get flights to Newcastle Airport (NTL), Newcastle, but these journeys require a minimum of 4h flight time.

Question 8

Are there non-stop flights to New South Wales?

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New South Wales flight deals include a variety of non-stop flights from several airports, all with relatively close flight durations. Direct departures from Queenstown are shortest at approximately 3h 25min, followed by those out of Auckland lasting about 3h 35min. From Christchurch, your non-stop flight time will be about 3h 45min and from Wellington, you should anticipate flight times of about 3h 50min without interruption. There is no direct service to Newcastle, but you can get one-stop flights with connections at area airports, including Auckland, Brisbane and Christchurch, lasting between 4-6h.

Question 9

How do you get from New South Wales airport to the city centre?

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Since the vast majority of flights to New South Wales, Australia, arrive at Sydney Airport, it’s useful to know your transport options to central Sydney if you need connections to other destinations. The Airport Link (Sydney Trains) provides fast service from T1 (International Terminal) every 10min to Central Station with a journey time of about 15min. Murray Coaches, Ready2Go shuttles and airport taxis can transport you to the Central Business District or elsewhere downtown in approximately 20min. Uber, Ola and Lyft are rideshare options with a Priority Pick-up Zone just outside T1, and the car hire centre is on the Arrivals Level at the terminal. If your flight happens to arrive at Newcastle Airport, there are Port Stephens Coaches, taxis, car hire and rideshare options, such as Uber, Didi and Lyft, that can transport you to destinations in downtown Newcastle.

Question 10

What are some things to do in New South Wales?

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The eastern state of New South Wales is a perfect blend of spectacular coastline, lush interior valleys, majestic mountain ranges and rugged outback frontier. Needless to say, options abound when it comes to explorations and your only limitations are time and preference. That said, here are some of the most exciting, popular and intriguing spots to explore when visiting the region. The first stop is Sydney, and nothing symbolises this city as much as the iconic Sydney Opera House and nearby Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Australia Museum and Australia National Maritime Museum are two excellent locations for information and education regarding the natural and historical heritage of city and state. Natural parks and reserves account for nearly 10% of the state’s mass and some are quite impressive like Blue Mountain National Park to the west of downtown Sydney. Heading north along the M1 towards Newcastle, the coastline is dotted with lakes, including Tuggerah and Macquarie, bays and coves as you gaze across the South Pacific Ocean. Arriving at Newcastle, you’re in Hunter Region, where the wine is famous and the local produce is acclaimed as the best in the area. At Yengo National Park, you can participate in several aboriginal experiences or purchase some indigenous art along the Wupa Aboriginal Art Trail between November – May.

Question 11

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to New South Wales?

Accepted Answer

Citizens of New Zealand with a valid passport are exempt from visa requirements to visit New South Wales.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	$334	Average for return flights in May 2022
Return from	$331	From Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way from	$125	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to New South Wales

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