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How to visit the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka: getting there, when trains cross, the best photo spots and safety tips for Australian travellers.
Planning the Ella Rock hike in Sri Lanka? Route options, how long it takes, what to bring and safety tips from Australian travellers.
Where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka: town centre, Ella Gap views, Nine Arch Bridge area and resorts compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
The best things to do in Ella, Sri Lanka: Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, tea factories and cooking classes, with tips for Australians.
Everything Australians need to know about the Kandy to Ella train in Sri Lanka: classes, booking tickets, the best side to sit, what to pack and safety tips.
Visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy: history, puja ceremony times, dress code, what to see and practical tips for Australian travellers.
Where to stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka: lakeside hotels, hilltop retreats and riverside resorts compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
The best things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka: the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, cultural shows and hill-country trains, with tips for Australians.
Where to stay in Galle, Sri Lanka: an Australian traveller’s guide to staying in Galle Fort, Unawatuna, coastal resorts and hinterland villas, with booking tips.
A self-guided Galle Fort walking tour from an Australian traveller: the best route around the ramparts, lighthouse and old town lanes, with timing tips and FAQs.
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