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IT'S ALWAYS a great time to visit Australia and New Zealand and never more so than now. Safe, clean and friendly. Those three words sum up everyday life in Australia and New Zealand at just about any time - but most certainly at this difficult time for the world.
These countries have generally enjoyed a relaxed and friendly lifestyle and that has not changed.
Apart from the tourist industry, neither Australia or New Zealand have so far been greatly affected economically by terrorist attacks - and there is no reason to suggest this will change, especially with new, extra security measures on aircraft and generally.
Genuine migrants and visitors are most certainly welcome and are free to enjoy the great lifestyle and attractions in both countries. Apart from problems with lack of airline capacity in Australia at the current time, everything is operating normally, with all attractions open.
The down-turn in international and local travel means that visitors can get great rates at top hotels and other hotels and motels in all capital cities and on the Gold and Sunshine coasts, in Queensland, while many tours are easier to book.
And two things which most definitely have not changed are the great weather (it's spring now and summer most certainly will arrive come December)and all those natural attractions, such as Ayers Rock, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef, hiking or ski-in in the Blue Mountains, in New South Wales and Victoria are all waiting for you.
There are several ways you can fly to Australia and New Zealand without going over the Middle East, or via the United States.
With Air Canada and Canada 3000 you can visit Canada or stop-over in the South Pacific with Canada 3000. Air New Zealand has a service with a stop in Los Angeles with stop-overs in several South Pacific islands or New Zealand.
For a fast service fly over the Pole with JAL, and stop in Japan, or go the longer way round with stop-over in fascinating South America and straight across the Pacific, or down through Africa with BA, SAA and Qantas,