
The New Zealand government has granted the Wallabies a border exemption for the Bledisloe Cup.
Dave Rennie's Wallabies will leave their pre-tournament camp in Queensland on Friday, arriving across the Tasman to beat the NZ government's reinstatement of mandatory quarantine.
They will train in New Zealand for a week leading up to the series opener at Auckland's Eden Park on August 7.
Sport Minister Grant Robertson said the matches were important to Kiwis and the economy.
"This decision was not taken lightly ... Test rugby between the All Blacks and the Wallabies is keenly anticipated by New Zealanders," Robertson said.
"A Test match is estimated to be worth between $17-20 million ($A16-19 million) in spending for host regions, while the broadcast rights provide much needed income for the sport, which positively effects all levels of the game."
Last week, Jacinda Ardern's government announced it was closing down the trans-Tasman bubble for eight weeks in response to mounting COVID-19 cases in NSW and the potential for spread to other states.
Kiwis and other regular NZ residents have been given until Saturday to return home and avoid being stranded in Australia.
The tough border rules mean the Rugby Championship schedule will need to be tweaked.
Game two of the Bledisloe Cup is likely to take place in New Zealand before the All Blacks head to Australia for a likely game three in Perth.
NZ Rugby have conceded the impossibility of hosting Argentina on home soil, meaning Ian Foster's side are preparing to play Tests against Los Pumas in Australia.
Two Rugby Championship-concluding Tests against South Africa in New Zealand are in doubt, with the All Blacks eager to negotiate with the government to secure the matches.