We wrote this article back in April 2022 as travel options are began to open up again, and people were able to freely travel across the Tasman to catch up with friends and loved ones.
Many of us had been waiting to travel for almost two years, with the hassle of MIQ or home isolation being a big barrier to easy travel. We still think this health travel packing list is largely relevant today (some items like RATs, perhaps less so)!
If you are travelling overseas, there can be strict rules on travelling with prescription medication. If you take a number of medicines, or take particular types of medicines, you may need a doctor’s certificate to verify this. Check with your airline before packing your bags.
Always go to SafeTravel to check official advice for New Zealanders travelling and living overseas, and follow vaccination recommendations
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Resources:
Ultimate Travel Checklist – Southern Cross Travel Insurance
SafeTravel: Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas – New Zealand Government
International Travel Guide. What Kiwis travellers need to know about heading overseas in the era of Covid-19 – Stuff Travel (6 April 2022)
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