Australians Holidaying in Sri Lanka
Australians holidaying in Sri Lanka
Australians Holidaying in Sri Lanka.
Why go? Is it safe? What will I see there?
Here’s why Australians are finding Sri Lanka again.
At GlenMyu Estate we have seen an increase in Australian visitors staying with his in the Sri Lankan hill country.
They love it here! Their experience as they travel around the country is hitting there right nites.
Why are Australian finding Sri Lanka again?
In 2022 escape.com.au stated “For years, this exotic location was a place that travellers avoided. Now this up-and-coming — and affordable — destination is emerging as a new Aussie favourite”.
They highlight the history and culture, the nature and beaches the island has to offer visitors.
Of course, there is so much more got explore.
You can read their article by clicking on the following link.
Australians escaping the winter
luxurytravelmag.com.au say in their May 2024 article “The Asian country Australians are choosing for their 2024 winter holiday”, that “Sri Lanka is attracting droves of sun-seeking Australians this winter”.
Australian Google searches for Sri Lanka skyrocketed by 400 per cent in 2023.
Read the full article at the following link.
Our Australian guests at Lipton's Seat
Matt and Millie stayed at GlenMyu Estate in November 2023.
Despite the weather not being as kind as we would hope they created wonderful memories of their time in Sri Lanka.
Even we were amazed at the photos that they took at Lipton’s Seat during sunrise.
They enjoyed walking through the spectacular tea estate before visiting Dambetenne Tea Factory.Â
When they arrived back at GlenMyu Estate they were welcomed by one of our sumptuous breakfasts.
It was such a great experience for them that we now recommend it as one of the great things to do from GlenMyu Estate (if you are willing to get up early!).
Our Australian guests also visited Upper Diyaluma Waterfall
Matt and Millie visited Upper Diyaluma Waterfall before they arrived at GlenMyu Estate, so they really made great use of their time in Sri Lanka.
It also meant that they were able to relax at GlenMyu Estate and make full use of the swimming pool and the five acres of land.
They loved the garden tour and the Sri Lankan cooking demonstration.
We know that Australians love good food
At GlenMyu Estate we know that Australians are used to a really great food offering.
We aim to provide all our guests a taste of Sri Lanka with dishes that they recognise.
As the ingredients are so fresh we know that we have the basics right. Ru (and her mother and the team at GlenMyu Estate love the feeeback on the meals that are served to our guests).
Our plant based Sri Lankan sharing platter really is a hit with our guests. We offer a free informal Sri Lankan cooking demonstration for the dishes in the sharing platter.Â
We are always delighted when our guests send us pictures of their efforts recreating the dish at home.
Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka?
Clearly we would recommend that you read the advise from your countries government advice page. smartraveller.gov.au is the link from the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
Information is regularly updated on there.
Recently Australian were recommended to exercise a high degree of caution during upcoming elections.
We of course hope that the elections will pass by peacefully.
What will I see in Sri Lanka
There is a very long list!
Beaches, culture, history, diversity, nature, hiking, surfing and so much more.
You will probably do the normal circular trip around the island to Kandy and the cultural triangle. Then visit the tea estates of the central highlands. Watch a train go over a a bridge near Ella (honesty its worth it). Do a safari and then hang out on the beach or in the water.
On each visit to Sri Lanka you can delve deeper and see more of what this wonderful island has to offer.
Is it easy to get to Sri Lanka from Australia?
Sri Lankan airlines have a direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo.
Several of our guests at GlenMyu Estate have used this route and found it convenient to get.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
A stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country and see sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
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