The bubble was hailed as a great saviour for our tourist hotspots, but Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult says it hasn t brought a flood of Australians over yet - though bookings were picking up for ski season Getting a few people through, few Aussie accents around. Not marvellous yet but we re waiting for ski season, he said.
Despite the slow start, the mood is much better - Queenstown feels hopeful. It s certainly making the town a happier place and me a happier person, Boult said.
The businesses are looking forward to snow too. Quintessentially Queenstown burger bar Fergburger is hoping for lots of hungry Aussie tourist tummies.
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The Government has yet to set a date for a trans-Tasman travel bubble, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, despite reports it s expected to begin as early as next week.
A date is set to be announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern later on Tuesday for when a bubble will open, but sources have told
The Australian newspaper it s pretty much definite it will be on April 12 or 19.
But Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told The AM Show while there are promising signs, nothing is locked in as yet.