Can I cross the border? The Queensland border is already closed to Victoria, South Australia and hotspots in New South Wales, except for a limited number of exemptions requiring 14 days hotel quarantine. This will extend to all of New South Wales when it is declared a hotspot from 1am tomorrow (Friday July 23). READ MORE: It is expected the hard border will be in place for four weeks, with a possible earlier review if the situation in New South Wales improves. A border bubble will be put in place again, stretching south to the Clarence Valley to allow NSW residents living near the border to travel into Queensland for permitted reasons including work, education, healthcare, essential shopping and caring for vulnerable people.