THE BIG PICTURE

The announcement last week that the borders between Greater Sydney and Queensland would remained closed until at least December 1st was another tough blow for our tourism industry. Five million Sydney-siders are precluded from visiting Queensland.

Premier Premier Palaszczuk announced: "Queensland’s border will further open to New South Wales from 1:00am AEST, this coming Tuesday 3 November. While the Greater Sydney region (32 Local Government Areas) will remain declared hotspots, the border will open to the remaining parts of New South Wales."

Travelers from these regions can come to Queensland for any reason, and may travel via Sydney Airport as long as they travel directly there, and do not leave the airport except on their departing flight. A border pass declaration is still required.

Queensland remains open to the ACT. There are no direct CBR/CNS flights but a steady stream of visitors are transiting through the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane..

The overall number of flights to/from Cairns has been steady for the last few weeks.  Pleasingly, the Brisbane/Cairns route remains the busiest Australian route. 

Full details of flights to and from Cairns are here: COVID/Flights and Transfers.

Exemplar remains open for business. We are committed to assisting you in every way possible, including the taking of special measures to ensure you are Covid-safe.

Given the current exceptional circumstances, you may be reluctant to initiate travel arrangements.

Be assured that any booking that is cancelled outside 24 hours of intended time of travel will receive a 100% refund.

BE COVID-19 SAFE

We are fully compliant and have recently received formal certification from the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC). 

Social distancing and regular, thorough cleaning underpin our operations. Exemplar's procedures are here.

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (coughing, fever, headache, breathing difficulties etc.), please postpone your trip.

The COVID Ready Badge identifies Exemplar as a COVID-ready business and reflects that Exemplar is currently operating in line with the NCCC COVID-safe guidelines and the Queensland Government guidelines.

The Tourism Trade Checklist Badge identifies Exemplar as complying with Australia's trusted Tourism-Trade Business Checklist.

MORE TRANSFER OPTIONS

Since the beginning of the crisis, we have been adapting our schedule according to travel restrictions and demand.

Our timetable is updated weekly to match the flights that are being turned on and off.

The full details of flights to and from Cairns are here: COVID/Flights and Transfers.

CONTACT EXEMPLAR

Office Hours have been expanded to 0900-1500 seven days. Available on regular phone number (07) 4213 3333 and reservations@exemplaronline.com.au. 

Duty Manager:  available outside these 'office hours' for urgent/emergency matters on 0409 759 375.

Making Bookings. Our New Booking pages (one Public and one Agent) remains open. 

Questions.   Please don't hesitate to contact us.