Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? South Australia and The Kimberley.

Darwin

Darwin’s new cultural centre is shaped like a tawny frogmouth

Bringing a Larrakia Dreaming story to life, the new centre is now open on the Darwin waterfront, at the foot of a sacred site.

Sydney

Sydney’s best NYE view can cost $208 a night – if you win a ballot

A free ballot decides who stays on Cockatoo Island this New Year's Eve. It closes soon.

People entering the water at a beach at Byron Bay

Australia

How to maximise your annual leave in 2027

Because we all deserve some well-earned time off.

Lord Howe Island

This Aussie island just ranked the 4th quietest in the world

Only 400 visitors are allowed on it at once, which is exactly why it made the list.

Gold Coast

Australia’s first Andaz to open this year – and it’s designed to chase the sun

The Gold Coast's newest luxury hotel has been a long time coming. But bookings are now officially open, and you can get up to 25 per cent off.

Legendary doughnuts served piping hot with a dusting of cinnamon sugar from Berry Donut Van

Sydney

You don’t have to run 42 kilometres to get a Berry donut this weekend

The South Coast's most famous donut van is parking at Circular Quay for Sydney Marathon weekend – no bib required.

Australia

Qantas just put 2 million seats on sale – here’s where the value is

Your time to fly business has come.

Blue Mountains

There’s a Chilean bakery hiding in the bush on this Blue Mountains walk

A leisurely bushwalk, a view over Glenbrook Creek, and Chilean cake about two-thirds of the way in – if you get there before it sells out.

The Whitsundays

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef stay just got a serious upgrade

Reefworld has undergone a total transformation, with overnight-only stays offering guests exclusive access to the reef and a more elevated, immersive experience.