Bushfire Information

Most destinations in Australia remain safe, and all international airports in Australia are operating as normal. 

Visitors are encouraged to maintain their travel plans but are advised to seek the most up to date information for their planned itinerary prior to departure. To remain informed about changing conditions while in Australia, visit Rural Fire Service.

Bushfires can occur in Australia’s native bushland and typically arise during the summer months (November to February) due to high temperatures and dry weather.

We are not able to predict how the bushfires will progress, however, we can confirm that the Sydney Opera House is open and operating as usual and that it’s currently safe to travel to Sydney.

The bushfire affected areas are currently located more than 50 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. 

Before you travel to your next destination in Australia, check in with your travel agent, tour operator or accommodation providers about local conditions at your time of travel.

Follow updates from the Rural Fire Service and Bureau of Meteorology site for the latest bushfire warnings and weather updates.

You can view bushfire affected areas on Tourism Australia’s Bushfire map. You can also check up to date news through Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio (tune into 891 AM) and the Bushfire Information Hotline (1300 362 361).

For real time information on Sydney’s air quality visit NSW Government Air Quality Index for updates.

The Sydney Opera House is open and operating as usual and currently, all events and tours are proceeding as scheduled. Should there be any changes to planned tours or events, we will proactively contact all ticket holders with detailed information. 

The bushfire affected areas are currently located more than 50 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. 

While Sydney has not been impacted by the bushfires, we have experienced periods of smoke haze.

The Sydney Opera House tour is primarily conducted inside the Sydney Opera House, which is a fully air-conditioned building.

You can monitor Sydney’s air quality in real time via the NSW Government’s Air Quality Index. If you are concerned about the air quality, we recommend discussing any health concerns with your doctor prior to travel.