New South Wales welcomes the first New Zealanders to travel to the state as part of the travel bubble...

The New South Wales government is assuring the community New Zealand tourists will be separated from international travellers at the airport on arrival.

Flights from Sydney to New Zealand are banned for 48 hours. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Mark Baker

From today, New Zealanders can travel to New South Wales, the ACT and Northern Territory but they must quarantine for a fortnight when returning home.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard says New Zealanders will arrive at Sydney airport through separate channels and they'll need to complete a health declaration.