The Queensland Government has announced that from 1am AEST Saturday 15 January 2022, domestic travellers will no longer face restrictions to enter the state.
Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk has announced that domestic travellers will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test or complete a border pass before they enter the state from 1am AEST Saturday 15 January 2022.
The border restrictions were originally scheduled to be lifted when 90% of the state’s population aged 16 and over were vaccinated. Currently 88.3% of the population are vaccinated.
She said; “Now is the time for the barricades to come down, and for the police to come home, to continue on their normal operational duties on the front lines.
“The time is now right as we head to 90% next week.”
International travellers will still face restrictions until the state reaches the 90% vaccination target.
Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath told the ABC that the government was waiting because international arrivals are the ones bringing in the new variants.
She said that they still need to look at international arrivals carefully, particularly those who are unvaccinated.
Looking for things to do in Queensland?
Ocean views in the heart of Surfers Paradise
Baronnet Apartments is located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise and is just 50 metres from Northcliffe SLSC surf patrolled beach and boutique shops, popular bars, restaurants and cafes.
Choose from private and comfortable one or two bedroom ocean view apartments, which have a full kitchen, living area, ensuite bathrooms and a balcony with sensational views.
The apartments also have late check out until 12pm, free WiFI, daily parking and a 20% discount off food and beverages at Northcliffe SLS.
Luxury Whitsundays escape at Daydream Island Resort
Admire the beauty of the Living Reef, a unique free form lagoon, which is home to over 80 species of coal and over 100 species of marine fish.
Visit the Underwater Observatory which will take you four metres under the surface where you can watch the marine life from a different perspective.
Return ferry transfers from Port of Airlie/Hamilton Island Airport, a daily buffet breakfast, access to all resort recreational activities, free WIFI and a 3, 4 or 5 night resort package are included.
Enjoy a golf getaway at The Kooralbyn Valley Resort
The Kooralbyn Valley Resort is hidden in Queensland’s Scenic Rim Region, which is just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
You can choose from a range of sky or water activities such as lawn bowls, mini golf, tennis or boating; or take the time to relax in the health and wellness spa or one of the lagoon swimming pools.
With the golf package you can enjoy a complimentary round of 18 holes golf, a bottle of wine and late checkout.
Accommodation and breakfast for two adults, a bottle of wine, 2 hours of putt-putt, kayaking and bowling for 2 adults and late checkout are included.
Eleven day Cape York & Torres Strait tour
Travel beyond the Daintree Forest and explore wilderness and Cooktown. You’ll cross the Endeavour Strait to Thursday Island, view Aboriginal Rock Art and travel through old mining communities while learning all about the history from experienced tour guides.
10 nights enquire accommodation, travel in a luxury 4WD coach from Cairns, touring with Savannah Guides Operator driver and host, all meals, all entries/activities, ferry transfers between Cape York, Thursday Island and Horn Island plus a one way economy flight from Horn Island to Cairns are included.
Four night stay in outback Queensland
On this jaw dropping outback experience you’ll visit some of Longreach’s most iconic attractions. You’ll go cruising down the Thomson River and try the traditional Aboriginal dish of Damper and billy-tea, while gazing at the stars. You’ll discover the history of QANTAS at the QANTAS Founders Museum and enjoy the renowned Smithy’s Outback Dinner & Show.
Four nights accommodation at Longreach Motor Inn, touring with Savannah Guides Operator driver/guide, meals, all entry fees, activities and return Longreach hotel transfers are included.
