We live in Melbourne, FIL and DM ( both 89) live in Adelaide.
Current border rules state we must covid test 72 hours prior to leaving state and test again on arrival. Strongly recommended to isolate after test on arrival until test result back. Looks to take 2-3 days to get test results in Adelaide. Expecting delays with increased travel over Christmas.
Plan was to drive (9 hours) over on 22nd and stay with FIL in his 2 bed unit (DD25 on couch) test again. Once clear take FIL to DM for Christmas Day and drive back 26th as DD needs to work 27th.
Now one family member is saying they don’t want to go. ( baring in mind, this will leave both Parents having to find somewhere to go for Christmas at short notice).
Family member states that after 9 hours in a car, the last thing they want to do is queue for hours at a drive through testing station and then isolate again. Only to be staying effectively 3 days before traveling again.
We have no idea how long queues are at testing stations and how long it takes for tests to come back in Adelaide.
Would you travel in this case, or stay home?