Travel guides 2022

Manly ferry day trip guide: a 30 minute harbour crossing from Circular Quay, then the Corso, Shelly Beach and a longer coastal walk. Plan it in one day.

Coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef follows the November full moon. See when it happens, why it is at night and how to book a spawning trip.

A southern highlands day trip from Sydney: Bowral's Tulip Time at Corbett Gardens, Berrima's old sandstone village, tickets, sessions and a simple plan.

Sydney airport to city: the train takes 13 minutes, a taxi about 20. Compare costs, the station access fee, tolls and pick-up points for each option.

A Mudgee weekend plan: 3.5 hours from Sydney, cellar doors, a farmers' market, local food and where to eat in the central west NSW wine town.

Lost luggage claim guide: what to do at the airport desk, the report to file, how to track a bag and the 21 day and 7 day limits that apply.

How early to arrive at the airport: two hours for domestic and three for international at Sydney in 2022, plus Qantas bag drop cutoffs.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary visit guide: free lorikeet feeding at 8 AM and 4 PM, day pass tickets, parking, directions from the Gold Coast and what to see.

The passport validity rule explained: some countries and airlines want six months left after you leave. Here is how to check your expiry date.

Sovereign Hill visit guide for March 2022: online booking, ticket prices, opening hours, getting to Ballarat, AURA night show and a plan by time of day.

Mount Wellington visit guide: drive Pinnacle Road to the 1,271 m summit of kunanyi, check for snow closures, dress for the cold and find short walks.

Royal National Park coast track guide: the 26 km walk from Bundeena to Otford, how to reach each end, how long to allow, camping at North Era and track closures.