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Australians stranded on Norfolk Island by New Zealand COVID-19 travel bubble suspension
Australian tourists are stranded on Norfolk Island, with flights cancelled after the suspension of Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand was extended until 2:00pm on Sunday, January 31.
Key points:
- Australians stranded on the island are having to pay for extra accommodation, car rental and food
- Air New Zealand is currently the only commercial airline with scheduled services to Norfolk Island
- Norfolk locals on holiday in Australia are also trying to get back to the island for work and school
Australia initially closed its border for 72 hours on Monday after New Zealand recorded its first case of COVID-19 in the community in two months — an infectious strain from South Africa.
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