The skyline of New York City beyond Liberty Island shot via helicopter from an altitude of about 500 feet. Photo - istock Escape 28 Sept 2025The skyline of New York City beyond Liberty Island shot via helicopter from an altitude of about 500 feet. Photo - istock Escape 28 Sept 2025 Credit: istockAustralians travelling to the US have been told to brace themselves for longer queues and closed attractions amid a nationwide government shutdown. Airports across the USA will be affected, as well as some of the nation’s most visited attractions including national parks, the Statue of Liberty and Grand Canyon. Camera Icon Political expert Simon Jackman told Sunrise lines at airports might be longer and museums might take longer to get into while the shutdown is in place.