Travel guides
Practical, plain-English guides for travellers and families in Sydney, from finding better fares to sorting the paperwork.
Flights
- Western Sydney International Airport: what it means for trips to Sri Lanka and IndiaWestern Sydney International opens to passengers on 25 October 2026. Here’s what the new airport means for Western Sydney families flying to Sri Lanka, India and beyond.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
- How to find better-value flights from Sydney to ColomboPractical ways to keep the cost of Sydney to Colombo flights down: when to book, how layovers affect price, baggage traps and flexible dates.17 October 2026, 5 min readRead guide
Visas and documents
- Travelling to Sri Lanka from Australia: ETA and documents checklistWhat Australian residents need before flying to Sri Lanka: the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), passport validity, dual citizenship and a documents checklist.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
- India e-Visa or OCI card: which do you need?A plain-English comparison of the Indian e-Visa and the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card for Australians travelling to India.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
- Parents visiting Australia: a general guide for familiesA general overview for families planning a parent’s visit to Australia: visa types to read about, health cover, flights and what to prepare. General guidance only, not migration advice.17 October 2026, 5 min readRead guide
- Family trip checklist: documents to sort before you fly overseasA checklist of passports, visas, insurance and return-to-Australia documents for families travelling overseas from Sydney.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
Citizenship
- How to prepare for the Australian citizenship testWhat’s in the Australian citizenship test, how it’s marked, and a simple study plan to help you pass the first time.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
- The citizenship residence requirement, explained simplyA plain-English explanation of the 4-year residence requirement for Australian citizenship, including the 12-month permanent residence rule and limits on time overseas.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
Travel tips
- Best time to visit Sri Lanka: a region-by-region guideSri Lanka has two monsoon seasons that affect different coasts at different times. Here’s when to visit each region, plus peak travel periods from Sydney.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide
- Flying long-haul with babies and toddlers: a practical guideTips for long flights from Sydney with infants and toddlers: bassinet requests, seating, baggage, layovers and documents.17 October 2026, 4 min readRead guide